Clement, a.
Etymology: [L. clemens; -entis; cf. F. cl.]
Mild in temper and disposition; merciful; compassionate. Shak. -- Clem"ent*ly, adv.
Shades of meaning
Fernald has no entry of its own for clement; he lists it under humane, propitious.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.