The difference between Lenient and Severe

When used as adjectives, lenient means lax, whereas severe means very bad or intense.


Lenient is also noun with the meaning: a lenitive.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lenient and Severe

  1. Lenient as an adjective:

    Lax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation

    Examples:

    "The standard is fairly lenient, so use your discretion."

  1. Lenient as a noun (medicine):

    A lenitive; an emollient.

  1. Severe as an adjective:

    Very bad or intense.

  2. Severe as an adjective:

    Strict or harsh.

    Examples:

    "a severe taskmaster"

  3. Severe as an adjective:

    Sober, plain in appearance, austere.

    Examples:

    "a severe old maiden aunt"