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indulgently

in·dul·gent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-duhl-juh nt]
    • /ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt/
    • /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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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Synonyms 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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