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indulgent Definition

in·dul·gent (in duljənt)

adjective

indulging or inclined to indulge; kind or lenient, often to excess

Etymology: L indulgens

indulgent Related Forms
in·dul·gently adverb
indulgent Synonyms

indulgent

modif.

permissive, tolerant, easygoing, fond; see kind, lenient.

indulgent Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • become: The most notable thing on their third offering is that they have become slightly more self indulgent, but that's a good thing.
  • feel: Frankly, it felt self indulgent in a bizarre way.

Modifies a noun

  • cheesecake: By the way the dessert menu includes the Cafés wickedly indulgent Chocolate Cheesecake.
  • dessert: There is always something to tempt you, from fresh, appetizing salads to pure, indulgent desserts.
  • retreat: Your Highland holiday will end where it began, in Edinburgh's most indulgent retreat.
  • smile: The elderly woman gives Justin a nice indulgent smile, evidently considering him comparatively normal.
  • treat: Mood lighting can turn a relaxing soak in the tub into a indulgent, decadent treat.
  • chocolate: The wickedly indulgent dark chocolate, banana & butterscotch custard was another big hit.

Modifying Another Word

  • wickedly: The wickedly indulgent dark chocolate, banana & butterscotch custard was another big hit.
  • truly: That rich, creamy vanilla flavor pervades the sugar to give a truly indulgent taste and aroma.
  • rather: In such a brief poem, the incident narrated in the two middle stanzas seems rather indulgent.
  • too: Such dexterity means his gloom never seems too indulgent.
  • over: Until recently, I was the over indulgent owner of my beloved Titch, but he sadly died from kidney failure in September.
  • very: She is very indulgent, letting me fish without complaint, right to the last day.

Used with adjective complement

  • feel: You may feel more indulgent in which case we will be delighted to help create your very own special New Year package.
  • seem: In such a brief poem, the incident narrated in the two middle stanzas seems rather indulgent.