Complete Definition of "indulgent"

English

Pronunciation
IPA|/ɪn�d�lʤ�nt/, SAMPA|/In"dVldZ@nt/

Adjective
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  1. disposed|Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or give way to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing; showing or ready to show favor; favorable; indisposed to be severe or harsh, or to exercise necessary restraint: as, an indulgent parent; to be indulgent to servants.

Synonyms
forbearing
gentle
lenient
tolerant

Derived terms
indulgential
indulgently

Related terms
indulge
indulgement
indulgence
indulgency
indulger
indulgiate

References
R:Century 1911

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