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Definition of Indulgent
1. Adjective. Characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone. "Indulgent grandparents"
Also: Gluttonous
Similar to: Decadent, Effete, Betting, Card-playing, Dissipated, Sporting, Epicurean, Luxuriant, Luxurious, Sybaritic, Voluptuary, Voluptuous, Gay, Epicurean, Hedonic, Hedonistic, Hard, Heavy, Intemperate, Overindulgent, Pampering, Self-indulgent
Derivative terms: Indulgence
Antonyms: Nonindulgent
Similar to: Decadent, Effete, Betting, Card-playing, Dissipated, Sporting, Epicurean, Luxuriant, Luxurious, Sybaritic, Voluptuary, Voluptuous, Gay, Epicurean, Hedonic, Hedonistic, Hard, Heavy, Intemperate, Overindulgent, Pampering, Self-indulgent
Derivative terms: Indulgence
Antonyms: Nonindulgent
2. Adjective. Tolerant or lenient. "They are soft on crime"
Exact synonyms: Lenient, Soft
Similar to: Permissive
Derivative terms: Indulgence, Lenience, Lenience, Leniency, Softness
Similar to: Permissive
Derivative terms: Indulgence, Lenience, Lenience, Leniency, Softness
3. Adjective. Being favorably inclined. "An indulgent attitude"
Definition of Indulgent
1. a. 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 indulgent parent.
Definition of Indulgent
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Medical Definition of Indulgent
1. 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 indulgent parent. "The indulgent censure of posterity." (Waller) "The feeble old, indulgent of their ease." (Dryden) Origin: L. Indulgens, -entis, p. Pr. Of indulgere: cf. F. Indulgent. See Indulge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Indulgent
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