in·dul·gent
in·dul·gent/inˈdəlj(ə)nt/
adjective
having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.
"indulgent parents"
synonyms: permissive, easygoing, broad-minded, liberal, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing, lenient, merciful, clement, mild, humane, kind, kindly, softhearted, caring, compassionate, understanding, sympathetic, fond, doting, pampering, mollycoddling, cosseting, soft, compliant, obliging, accommodating
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5 days ago · The meaning of INDULGENT is willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence.
INDULGENT meaning: 1. allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them: 2…. Learn more.
Indulgent definition: characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive. See examples of INDULGENT used in a sentence.
Someone who is self-indulgent gives themselves a lot of treats. Parents who are indulgent cave to every desire their child expresses.
If you are indulgent, you treat a person with special kindness, often in a way that is not good for them. His indulgent mother was ...
Indulgent definition: Showing, characterized by, or given to permissiveness or generosity with regard to others.
adjective · severe · harsh · strict · stern · hard · demanding · uncompromising · inflexible · intolerant · unforgiving.