CLEMENTLY Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

clemently

adverb

Definition of clemently

as in lightly

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Here’s more from Spencer’s impromptu live chat, which has been lightly edited for length and clarity.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The $18 formula contains vitamin C to brighten the skin and glycolic acid to lightly exfoliate and tighten.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Definition of lightly

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As Smith read Colt’s writings, the teenager remained expressionless, sometimes gently rocking and twisting in his chair.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Accessibility Hotel Wailea has two dedicated ADA-compliant rooms that can be reached by gently sloping paved pathways.

— Ronee Uyeshiro, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026

Definition of gently

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However, critics have complained to the county board of supervisors that the sheriff was treated more leniently than the average citizen would have been.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The document also reopened the controversy around Jannik Sinner’s doping ban, claiming that he was treated leniently by the ITIA.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026

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