Antonyms of adj clement

2 senses of clement

Sense 1
clement (vs. inclement) -- ((of weather or climate) physically mild; "clement weather")

inclement (vs. clement) -- ((of weather or climate) severe)

Sense 2
clement (vs. inclement) -- ((used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy; "a more clement judge reduced the sentence")

inclement (vs. clement) -- (used of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy; "the harsh sentence of an inclement judge")
        => unsparing -- (not forbearing; ruthless; "an unsparing critic")

Similarity of adj clement

2 senses of clement

Sense 1
clement (vs. inclement) -- ((of weather or climate) physically mild; "clement weather")
       => balmy, mild, soft -- (mild and pleasant; "balmy days and nights"; "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth"; "a soft breeze")
          Also See-> temperate#1

Sense 2
clement (vs. inclement) -- ((used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy; "a more clement judge reduced the sentence")
       => lenient -- (characterized by tolerance and mercy)
          Also See-> merciful#1

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