English dictionary
indulgent
/I/n'd/@/l/dZ//@/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
ExamplesIndulgent grandparents.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an <i>indulgent</i> parent.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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tolerant or lenient
ExamplesIndulgent parents risk spoiling their children.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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being favorably inclined
ExamplesAn indulgent attitude.
Source: WordNet 3.0