indulgent
adjective
in·dul·gent
in-ˈdəl-jənt 
1
: willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
indulgent grandparents
2
: done or enjoyed as a special treat or pleasure
indulgent desserts
indulgently
adverb
Examples of indulgent in a Sentence
He gave the child an indulgent smile.
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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Eating at a place like Botanica might feel indulgent.
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Heather Sperling, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Heather Sperling, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
There’s a full in-room bar rather than mini bar; a wine fridge filled with water and full-sized bottles of wine, replenished daily, is an indulgent touch.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulgent. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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indulgent
adjective
in·dul·gent
in-ˈdəl-jənt
: indulging or showing indulgence : lenient
an indulgent parent
indulgently
adverb
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