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   indulgent

   /ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone: "indulgent parents"
   • ▪ self-indulgent: "sheer indulgent nostalgia"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- ‘giving free rein to’, from the verb indulgere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. indulgently adverb

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   INDULGENT definition: 1. allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INDULGENT is willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence. How to use indulgent in a sentence.

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   characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone. “ indulgent grandparents” synonyms: gluttonous. given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink. decadent, effete. marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay. betting, card-playing, dissipated, sporting.

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   INDULGENT meaning: 1. allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them: 2…. Learn more.

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   Indulgent definition: characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive. See examples of INDULGENT used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDULGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you are indulgent, you treat a person with special kindness, often in a way that is not good for them.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › indulgentindulgent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ (usually disapproving) tending to allow somebody to have or do whatever they want. indulgent parents. an indulgent smile. She was less indulgent towards her daughter. He was usually very indulgent with her. see also self-indulgent. Take your English to the next level.