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lenient

ˈliːniənt

adjective

pobłażliwy

pɔˈbwaʐlʲivɨ· przymiotnik
Also
łagodnywyrozumiały
Definition

Not strict; permissive, especially in terms of punishment or rules.

Examples
The judge was lenient with the young offender.
Sędzia był pobłażliwy dla młodego przestępcy.
Some parents are too lenient with their children.
Niektórzy rodzice są zbyt pobłażliwi dla swoich dzieci.
Synonyms
permissivetolerantforgiving
Collocations
lenient sentencelenient approachlenient parent
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