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
Recent Examples on the Web
For wine and whiskey aficionados, The Chinnery promises an indulgent evening, with a menu that pays homage to classic pub fare elevated in Mandarin’s renowned culinary style.
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Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Book a stay at Little Palm Island Resort and Spa where the all-inclusive resort boasts an entirely private island for its guests for the ultimate indulgent beach location.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
For the ultimate back-to-nature experience, take Twin Farms up on its indulgent picnic-by-the-pond offering.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret is designed to appeal to free-spirited souls seeking a wildly indulgent, yet refreshing spirit for glorious gatherings of all manner — inspired by Parisian parties in the 1920s when stone fruit was all the rage.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
An Oreo cookie crust is a necessity, followed by more fluffy and indulgent layers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Torsten maneuvers his character’s shifting tones — indulgent condescending, desperate among them — along with the physical demands of the role handsomely.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2024
The film does deviate from what would be the common reality in the Indian middle-class and does so only to put forth its message of quitting the rat-race and living for the present without being too indulgent in materialistic luxuries.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Just beat the four ingredients together in a bowl with your electric mixer and your cake frosting recipe is ready to use.
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Caramel Frosting
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For a dessert that's extra sweet or indulgent, add this caramel frosting recipe.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024
Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Book a stay at Little Palm Island Resort and Spa where the all-inclusive resort boasts an entirely private island for its guests for the ultimate indulgent beach location.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
For the ultimate back-to-nature experience, take Twin Farms up on its indulgent picnic-by-the-pond offering.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024
Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret is designed to appeal to free-spirited souls seeking a wildly indulgent, yet refreshing spirit for glorious gatherings of all manner — inspired by Parisian parties in the 1920s when stone fruit was all the rage.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
An Oreo cookie crust is a necessity, followed by more fluffy and indulgent layers.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2024
Torsten maneuvers his character’s shifting tones — indulgent condescending, desperate among them — along with the physical demands of the role handsomely.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2024
The film does deviate from what would be the common reality in the Indian middle-class and does so only to put forth its message of quitting the rat-race and living for the present without being too indulgent in materialistic luxuries.
—Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Just beat the four ingredients together in a bowl with your electric mixer and your cake frosting recipe is ready to use.
10 of 16
Caramel Frosting
View Recipe
For a dessert that's extra sweet or indulgent, add this caramel frosting recipe.
—Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 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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