indulgent
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adjective \in-ˈdəl-jənt\Definition of INDULGENT
: indulging or characterized by indulgence; especially : lenient
— in·dul·gent·ly adverb
See Examples of INDULGENT
- 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>
Origin of INDULGENT
Latin indulgent-, indulgens, present participle of indulgēre
First Known Use: 1509
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