indulgent

[ in-duhl-juhnt ]

adjective

1. characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive:

   an indulgent parent.

   Synonyms: tolerant, easygoing

indulgent

/ ɪnˈdʌldʒənt /

adjective

1. showing or characterized by indulgence

Derived Forms

• inˈdulgently, adverb

Other Words From

• in·dulgent·ly adverb
• nonin·dulgent adjective
• nonin·dulgent·ly adverb
• prein·dulgent adjective
• super·in·dulgent adjective
• super·in·dulgent·ly adverb
• unin·dulgent adjective
• unin·dulgent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of indulgent¹

First recorded in 1500–10; from Latin indulgent-, stem of indulgēns “taking pleasure in,” present participle of indulgēre; indulge

Example Sentences

The monotony of reheating last night’s dinner collided with the allure of delivery apps, which dangled the promise of something new and indulgent.

From Salon

The holidays are full of delicious and indulgent food and drinks.

From Salon

They have this strength and this element to their personality; it’s not indulgent, it’s not precious, they just get on with it.

From Los Angeles Times

“I found it really evocative and very emotional without being indulgent,” Ronan says of Liptrot’s unflinching book, highly regarded by those in recovery.

From Los Angeles Times

You know, people ask me — I don’t want to be indulgent here, but I do want to say this — because I often play real characters and some of them suffer.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• considerate
• fond
• kindly
• permissive
• tolerant