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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 indulgently word
- adjective indulgently characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent. 1
- noun indulgently In an indulgent manner. 1
- adverb indulgently showing lenience 1
- adverb indulgently extravagantly or excessively 1
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Origin of indulgently
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 Indulgently
noun
adjective
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adverb
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indulgently 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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indulgently
adverb indulgently
- permissively — habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
- leniently — agreeably tolerant; permissive; indulgent: He tended to be lenient toward the children. More lenient laws encouraged greater freedom of expression.
- tolerantly — inclined or disposed to tolerate; showing tolerance; forbearing: tolerant of errors.
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
Antonyms for indulgently
adverb indulgently
- strictly — in a strict manner; rigorously; stringently: strictly enforced.
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