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indulgent

/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
in · dul · gent
Adverb:indulgently
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1

Having or indicating a readiness or tendency to be overly generous, lenient, or permissive toward someone's desires or weaknesses.

Example

"The indulgent grandparents let the children stay up well past their bedtime and eat extra dessert."

2

Providing luxury, comfort, or rich pleasure, often in a way that feels extravagant or excessive.

Example

"After completing the marathon, she treated herself to an indulgent afternoon at a luxury spa."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 16th century from Middle French or directly from Latin 'indulgentem' (nominative 'indulgens'), the present participle of 'indulgere', meaning 'to be courteous, yield, or grant'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indulgent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indulgent
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