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   in·dul·gent

   /inˈdəlj(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone: "indulgent parents"
   • ▪ self-indulgent: "a slightly adolescent, indulgent account of a love affair"

   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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indulgentIndulgent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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   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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   Someone who is self- indulgent gives themselves a lot of treats. Parents who are indulgent cave to every desire their child expresses. Indulgent means lenient, or overly generous.

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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.

6. 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.

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

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › indulgentIndulgent - definition of indulgent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Showing, characterized by, or given to permissiveness or generosity with regard to others: an indulgent parent; an indulgent book review. 2. Showing, characterized by, or given to self-indulgence: indulgent habits. in·dul′gent·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.