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Definitions

indulgent

[in-duhl-juhnt] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /
ADJECTIVE
lenient, giving
Synonyms
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considerate fond kindly permissive tolerant
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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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Ultimately, the risk is that prolonged war and indulgent external backing produce a state whose pathologies are dangerous in and of themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

What struck me most was the assumption beneath it all: that stopping to eat is not indulgent or inefficient, but necessary.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 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

Erasmus was a kind, funny, charming man, and an indulgent uncle.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman