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Definitions

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
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inconsiderate intolerant mean
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abstaining moderate moderating strict

Example Sentences

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Brands are trying to elevate brushing and flossing from a tedious chore to an indulgent ritual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Chocolate “creates a moment,” said David Landeros, Li-Lac’s corporate sales manager, pointing to its indulgent taste.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

After my indulgent dinner, the wonderfully divey Kelly’s Sports Pub provided a more grounded experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

For an indulgent breakfast option, she suggests making a tiramisu chia seed pudding with freshly-brewed espresso, oat milk, chia seeds, granola crumbles and a cacao dusting.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

“Kote, sir,” Kote replied in an indulgent tone that mothers use on children and innkeepers use on drunks.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss