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laxly

adverb

in a permissively lenient manner

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
L
Ends with
Y
Contains
AX
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˈlæks.li

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. in a permissively lenient manner

    “he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime”

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Example Sentences

he felt incensed that Tarrant should have been treated so leniently given his crime

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