HyperDic: inclement

English > 2 senses of the word inclement:
ADJECTIVEallinclement(of weather or climate) severe
allinclementused of persons or behavior
inclement > pronunciation
Soundsihnkleh'mahnt; ih'nklihmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > inclement: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(of weather or climate) severe.
See alsointemperate(of weather or climate) not mild
stormy(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms / storms or commotion
Oppositeclement(of weather or climate) physically mild
Spanishinclemente, tempestuoso, tormentoso
Catalaninclement, tempestuós
Nounsinclemency, inclementnessweather unsuitable for outdoor activities
English > inclement: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningUsed of persons or behavior; showing no clemency or mercy.
Example"the harsh sentence of an inclement judge"
Narrowerunsparingnot forbearing
See alsomerciless, unmercifulHaving or showing no mercy
Oppositeclement(used of persons or behavior) inclined to show mercy
Spanishinclemente
Catalaninclement
Nounsinclemencyexcessive sternness

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