Clement — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈkle-mənt/ clem·ent

Meaning & Definition of Clement

Clement (adjective)

  1. inclined to be merciful, lenient
  2. mild

Clement (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low

    "Hawaii is known for its delightfully clement climate"

    similar: balmy, equable, genial, gentle, mild, moderate, soft, temperate
    related: clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, tranquil, delightful, fine, pleasant
    opposite: harsh, inclement, intemperate, severe
    near: blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, rough, squally, stormy, windy, misty, rainy, showery, bleak, cloudy, dismal, foggy, gloomy, gray, hazy, overcast, sunless, bitter, dirty, foul, nasty, raw

  2. tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others

    "his clement application of authority was a welcome change after years of managerial heavy-handedness"

    similar: charitable, easy, indulgent, soft
    related: accommodating, acquiescent, amenable, obliging, easygoing, laid-back, undemanding
    opposite: hard, harsh, severe, stern, strict
    near: demanding, uncharitable, unforgiving, inflexible, intolerant, unbending, uncompromising, unyielding

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clement

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clement:

balmy, equable, genial, gentle, mild, moderate, soft, temperate, charitable, easy, indulgent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clement

Words with the opposite meaning of Clement:

harsh, inclement, intemperate, severe, hard, stern, strict

Related Words for Clement

clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, tranquil, delightful, fine, pleasant, accommodating, acquiescent, amenable, obliging, easygoing, laid-back, undemanding

Near Antonyms of Clement

blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, rough, squally, stormy, windy, misty, rainy, showery, bleak, cloudy, dismal, foggy, gloomy, gray, hazy, overcast, sunless, bitter, dirty, foul, nasty, raw, demanding, uncharitable, unforgiving, inflexible, intolerant

Word Forms of Clement

Derived words: clemently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Clement

Middle English, from Latin clement-, clemens

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Clement

What does "Clement" mean?

"Clement" means inclined to be merciful, lenient. As an adjective, it is defined as: inclined to be merciful, lenient. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Clement"?

Other words for "Clement" include balmy, equable, genial, gentle, mild, moderate, soft and temperate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clement" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clement"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clement". Common alternatives include balmy, equable, genial, gentle, mild, moderate, soft, temperate, charitable and easy.

What is the opposite of "Clement"?

Antonyms of "Clement" include harsh, inclement, intemperate, severe, hard, stern and strict. Near antonyms include blustering, blustery, breezy and gusty.

How do you use "Clement" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clement" in a sentence: "Hawaii is known for its delightfully clement climate"; "his clement application of authority was a welcome change after years of managerial heavy-handedness".

Is "Clement" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Clement" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Clement"?

"Clement" is pronounced /ˈkle-mənt/ and divided into syllables as clem·ent.

What is the origin of the word "Clement"?

"Clement" comes from Middle English, from Latin clement-, clemens. First known use: 15th century.