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- [in-duhl-juh nt]
- /ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt/
- /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-duhl-juh nt]
- /ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt/
Definitions of indulgent word
- adjective indulgent characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent. 1
- noun indulgent Having or indicating a readiness or overreadiness to be generous to or lenient with someone. 1
- adjective indulgent permissive, tolerant 1
- adjective indulgent If you are indulgent, you treat a person with special kindness, often in a way that is not good for them. 0
- adjective indulgent showing or characterized by indulgence 0
- adjective indulgent indulging or inclined to indulge; kind or lenient, often to excess 0
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Origin of indulgent
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin indulgent- (stem of indulgēns), present participle of indulgēre to indulge; see -ent
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Parts of speech for Indulgent
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indulgent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indulgent
adj indulgent
- permissive — habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
- fond — having a liking or affection for (usually followed by of): to be fond of animals.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- tolerant — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
adjective indulgent
- lenient — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
- generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- nonjudgmental — not judged or judging on the basis of one's personal standards or opinions: They tried to adopt a nonjudgmental attitude that didn't reflect their own biases. My guidance counselor in high school was sympathetic and nonjudgmental.
- giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
adverb indulgent
- patriarchal — of or relating to a patriarch, the male head of a family, tribe, community, church, order, etc.: my father's conservative, patriarchal ways.
- fatherly — of, like, or befitting a father.
Antonyms for indulgent
adj indulgent
- intolerant — not tolerating or respecting beliefs, opinions, usages, manners, etc., different from one's own, as in political or religious matters; bigoted.
- inconsiderate — without due regard for the rights or feelings of others: It was inconsiderate of him to keep us waiting.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- abstaining — to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from): to abstain from eating meat.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
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