indulgent

[in-duhl-juhnt] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /

ADJECTIVE

lenient, giving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

considerate fond kindly permissive tolerant

WEAK

able to live with big charitable clement compassionate complaisant compliant easy easygoing favorable forbearing gentle going along with going easy on gratifying kind liberal merciful mild overpermissive soft-shelled tender understanding

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inconsiderate intolerant mean

WEAK

abstaining moderate moderating strict

Example Sentences

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Warm, buttery and cinnamon-scented coconut bread from St. Kitts and Nevis made an indulgent dessert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s one of those recipes I’ve been trying to perfect for many, many months simply because a good corn chowder is craveable: creamy, spicy and just indulgent enough to feel like care.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

And if I’m feeling a little indulgent, eggs Benedict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

At nearly four hours, the sequel is bigger, louder and more indulgent than the original.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

She was the youngest of the two daughters of a most affectionate, indulgent father; and had, in consequence of her sister’s marriage, been mistress of his house from a very early period.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

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