Definition of LENITY

lenity

Plural: lenities

Noun

  • The quality or state of being mild or merciful; leniency.
  • mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
  • leniency, mercy, forgiveness

Examples

  • The opponent showed no LENITY, playing a Z and a Q in quick succession.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French lénité, from Latin lēnitās.

Scrabble Score: 9

lenity: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
lenity: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lenity: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

lenity: valid Words With Friends Word