Synonyms of indulgent

indulgent

adjective

in-ˈdəl-jənt 

1

as in easy

tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others

she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything

Synonyms & Similar Words

• easy
• soft
• charitable
• clement
• acquiescent
• obliging
• amenable
• accommodating
• easygoing
• undemanding
• laid-back

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• severe
• harsh
• strict
• stern
• hard
• demanding
• uncompromising
• inflexible
• intolerant
• unforgiving
• unyielding
• uncharitable
• unbending

2

as in luxurious

given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires

inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxurious
• sensual
• overindulgent
• hedonistic
• sybaritic
• decadent
• self-indulgent
• extravagant
• greedy
• voluptuous
• sensuous
• reckless
• gluttonous
• masturbatory
• uncontrolled
• carnal
• self-absorbed
• onanistic
• self-obsessed
• voracious
• intemperate
• fleshly
• incontinent
• rapacious
• splurging
• wanton

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• temperate
• abstemious
• continent
• sober
• ascetic
• abstinent
• austere
• self-denying
• self-abnegating
• spartan
• disciplined
• self-disciplined
• self-controlled
• self-governed

3

as in friendly

willing to do a favor

an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friendly
• accommodative
• obliging
• accommodating
• helpful
• solicitous
• thoughtful
• considerate
• permissive
• lenient
• gracious
• overindulgent
• amenable
• agreeable
• complaisant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indulgent

For a more elevated but still indulgent experience, attend one of the theme nights at Anchor & Den, in Grand Cayman Marriott Resort. — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

And part of the reasoning behind those indulgent offseason moves was to make a big trade-deadline move unnecessary. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

The pancake feels like a perfect example of that philosophy, playful, indulgent, and layered with the kind of attention that turns a late night craving into one of the city’s most memorable brunch dishes. — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026

With five flavors of ice cream layered on a simple sugar cone, this colorful and indulgent delight has become an icon of the city. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 17 July 2026