Definition of indulgent in English:

indulgent

adjective ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ntɪnˈdəldʒənt

1Having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone.
纵容的，娇惯的，溺爱的
indulgent parents
溺爱的父母。
Example sentencesExamples
- Our parents were usually indulgent, and confident about themselves.
- Physical punishment is administered, although parents tend to be indulgent with young children.
- She skipped happily out of the waiting room and I watched her with an indulgent smile, one I usually save for the parents of small children.
- I would ask for your forgiveness if I felt I had been indulgent here, but I don't.
- His demeanor suddenly changed from gentle, indulgent parent, to barking hellion.
- The personality is trusting and trustworthy, indulgent and generous to itself and others.
- Yes, indulgent parents, there is now such a thing as ‘pampered child syndrome’.
- There are still people who would go for a cool understated chic, and in our time of personally indulgent dressing this is probably the time to do it.
- They see it as either indulgent (weak and hence immoral) or as patronizing.
- What happened here was sloppy practice, based on an indulgent approach towards both drug-taking and rule-breaking.
- The mere thought of bringing up 10 children is likely to strike fear into even the most indulgent and energetic parent.
- It's easy to become an indulgent parent, letting examples of disrespect slide.
- She gave me the look of an indulgent parent and then we moved on.
- I hate to say this but I think older parents can be very, very indulgent.
- Grandparents tend to be more indulgent of grandchildren than the parents themselves.
- So just why are we so indulgent toward those anything-goes plays?
- Parents, most of whom have so far been very indulgent about the cola-swigging habit of their offspring, have been forced to sit up and take note.
- Also, by setting myself deadlines and being much harsher on myself and less indulgent, I was able to really push through to a tangible finish line.
- Perhaps one could say that it was much more liberal, to the point of indulgent.
- Ma Jacobs spoke again, but this time her voice deceptively soft and indulgent.
Synonyms
permissive, easy-going, broad-minded, liberal, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing, lenient, merciful, clement, mild, humane, kind, kindly, soft-hearted, caring, compassionate, understanding, sympathetic
fond, doting, pampering, mollycoddling, cosseting, soft
compliant, obliging, accommodating
1. 1.1 Self-indulgent.
  放纵自己的
  sheer indulgent nostalgia
  Example sentencesExamples
  What follows, indulgent I'll admit, is a list of the 10 greatest concerts I've ever seen.
  When she shared her new mantra with me, I had to agree it sounded indulgent, sensual and exciting.
  Wow, managing to wedge a piece of Einstein's special theory of relativity into some particularly indulgent navel-gazing.
  Ultimately, all they do is thicken the atmosphere of self - indulgent waywardness that has suffused the book by the time she reaches her Howard's end.
  He is indulgent about this, but plainly baffled.
  He proceeded to live a luxurious, but not totally indulgent, life.
  This might sound indulgent, but it feels right.
  This may account for the resultant lack of focus and indulgent tone that manifests itself in the majority of the pieces.
  Synonyms
  pleasure-seeking, hedonistic, sybaritic, luxurious, lotus-eating, epicurean

Derivatives

indulgently
放纵自己的

adverb ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ntli

But, at the time, my thoughts seemed indulgently introspective, and I kept them well buried.
Example sentencesExamples
- When Semele suddenly reappears, singing indulgently from the heavens of ‘endless pleasures’ of the bedroom variety, we are in pure operatic heaven.
- Crisp triangles of French toast are layered with citrus segments and indulgently oozy oil-glossed pieces of warm foie gras, the best liver known to carnivores.
- I am not a hateful person by nature; I love Christmas, think family is important, and have been known to laugh indulgently at the antics of golden-curled children.
- I miss my Papa terribly for so many personal reasons, but also because he indulgently insulated me from the real world.
- Putting his glass down and stubbing out his cigarette, he smiles indulgently and tousles my brother's hair, whose face goes beetroot red with embarrassment.
- How come society winked indulgently at his ‘excesses’ while reserving stern castigation for the rest?

Origin

Early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- 'giving free rein to', from the verb indulgere.

Rhymes

effulgent, fulgent

Definition of indulgent in US English:

indulgent

adjectiveɪnˈdəldʒəntinˈdəljənt

1Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone.
纵容的，娇惯的，溺爱的
indulgent parents
溺爱的父母。
Example sentencesExamples
- They see it as either indulgent (weak and hence immoral) or as patronizing.
- She gave me the look of an indulgent parent and then we moved on.
- What happened here was sloppy practice, based on an indulgent approach towards both drug-taking and rule-breaking.
- Yes, indulgent parents, there is now such a thing as ‘pampered child syndrome’.
- Also, by setting myself deadlines and being much harsher on myself and less indulgent, I was able to really push through to a tangible finish line.
- The personality is trusting and trustworthy, indulgent and generous to itself and others.
- There are still people who would go for a cool understated chic, and in our time of personally indulgent dressing this is probably the time to do it.
- Grandparents tend to be more indulgent of grandchildren than the parents themselves.
- Ma Jacobs spoke again, but this time her voice deceptively soft and indulgent.
- His demeanor suddenly changed from gentle, indulgent parent, to barking hellion.
- She skipped happily out of the waiting room and I watched her with an indulgent smile, one I usually save for the parents of small children.
- I hate to say this but I think older parents can be very, very indulgent.
- The mere thought of bringing up 10 children is likely to strike fear into even the most indulgent and energetic parent.
- It's easy to become an indulgent parent, letting examples of disrespect slide.
- I would ask for your forgiveness if I felt I had been indulgent here, but I don't.
- Perhaps one could say that it was much more liberal, to the point of indulgent.
- Our parents were usually indulgent, and confident about themselves.
- So just why are we so indulgent toward those anything-goes plays?
- Parents, most of whom have so far been very indulgent about the cola-swigging habit of their offspring, have been forced to sit up and take note.
- Physical punishment is administered, although parents tend to be indulgent with young children.
Synonyms
permissive, easy-going, broad-minded, liberal, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing, lenient, merciful, clement, mild, humane, kind, kindly, soft-hearted, caring, compassionate, understanding, sympathetic
1. 1.1 Self-indulgent.
  放纵自己的
  a slightly adolescent, indulgent account of a love affair
  带点青春期味道、宽容自己的有关一次恋情的描述。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Wow, managing to wedge a piece of Einstein's special theory of relativity into some particularly indulgent navel-gazing.
  This might sound indulgent, but it feels right.
  What follows, indulgent I'll admit, is a list of the 10 greatest concerts I've ever seen.
  This may account for the resultant lack of focus and indulgent tone that manifests itself in the majority of the pieces.
  He proceeded to live a luxurious, but not totally indulgent, life.
  When she shared her new mantra with me, I had to agree it sounded indulgent, sensual and exciting.
  Ultimately, all they do is thicken the atmosphere of self - indulgent waywardness that has suffused the book by the time she reaches her Howard's end.
  He is indulgent about this, but plainly baffled.
  Synonyms
  pleasure-seeking, hedonistic, sybaritic, luxurious, lotus-eating, epicurean

Origin

Early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- ‘giving free rein to’, from the verb indulgere.

词汇	indulgent
释义	Definition of indulgent in English: indulgent adjective ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ntɪnˈdəldʒənt 1Having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone. 纵容的，娇惯的，溺爱的 indulgent parents 溺爱的父母。 Example sentencesExamples Our parents were usually indulgent, and confident about themselves. Physical punishment is administered, although parents tend to be indulgent with young children. She skipped happily out of the waiting room and I watched her with an indulgent smile, one I usually save for the parents of small children. I would ask for your forgiveness if I felt I had been indulgent here, but I don't. His demeanor suddenly changed from gentle, indulgent parent, to barking hellion. The personality is trusting and trustworthy, indulgent and generous to itself and others. Yes, indulgent parents, there is now such a thing as ‘pampered child syndrome’. There are still people who would go for a cool understated chic, and in our time of personally indulgent dressing this is probably the time to do it. They see it as either indulgent (weak and hence immoral) or as patronizing. What happened here was sloppy practice, based on an indulgent approach towards both drug-taking and rule-breaking. The mere thought of bringing up 10 children is likely to strike fear into even the most indulgent and energetic parent. It's easy to become an indulgent parent, letting examples of disrespect slide. She gave me the look of an indulgent parent and then we moved on. I hate to say this but I think older parents can be very, very indulgent. Grandparents tend to be more indulgent of grandchildren than the parents themselves. So just why are we so indulgent toward those anything-goes plays? Parents, most of whom have so far been very indulgent about the cola-swigging habit of their offspring, have been forced to sit up and take note. Also, by setting myself deadlines and being much harsher on myself and less indulgent, I was able to really push through to a tangible finish line. Perhaps one could say that it was much more liberal, to the point of indulgent. Ma Jacobs spoke again, but this time her voice deceptively soft and indulgent. Synonyms permissive, easy-going, broad-minded, liberal, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing, lenient, merciful, clement, mild, humane, kind, kindly, soft-hearted, caring, compassionate, understanding, sympathetic fond, doting, pampering, mollycoddling, cosseting, soft compliant, obliging, accommodating 1.1 Self-indulgent. 放纵自己的 sheer indulgent nostalgia Example sentencesExamples What follows, indulgent I'll admit, is a list of the 10 greatest concerts I've ever seen. When she shared her new mantra with me, I had to agree it sounded indulgent, sensual and exciting. Wow, managing to wedge a piece of Einstein's special theory of relativity into some particularly indulgent navel-gazing. Ultimately, all they do is thicken the atmosphere of self - indulgent waywardness that has suffused the book by the time she reaches her Howard's end. He is indulgent about this, but plainly baffled. He proceeded to live a luxurious, but not totally indulgent, life. This might sound indulgent, but it feels right. This may account for the resultant lack of focus and indulgent tone that manifests itself in the majority of the pieces. Synonyms pleasure-seeking, hedonistic, sybaritic, luxurious, lotus-eating, epicurean Derivatives indulgently 放纵自己的 adverb ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ntli But, at the time, my thoughts seemed indulgently introspective, and I kept them well buried. Example sentencesExamples When Semele suddenly reappears, singing indulgently from the heavens of ‘endless pleasures’ of the bedroom variety, we are in pure operatic heaven. Crisp triangles of French toast are layered with citrus segments and indulgently oozy oil-glossed pieces of warm foie gras, the best liver known to carnivores. I am not a hateful person by nature; I love Christmas, think family is important, and have been known to laugh indulgently at the antics of golden-curled children. I miss my Papa terribly for so many personal reasons, but also because he indulgently insulated me from the real world. Putting his glass down and stubbing out his cigarette, he smiles indulgently and tousles my brother's hair, whose face goes beetroot red with embarrassment. How come society winked indulgently at his ‘excesses’ while reserving stern castigation for the rest? Origin Early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- 'giving free rein to', from the verb indulgere. Rhymes effulgent, fulgent Definition of indulgent in US English: indulgent adjectiveɪnˈdəldʒəntinˈdəljənt 1Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone. 纵容的，娇惯的，溺爱的 indulgent parents 溺爱的父母。 Example sentencesExamples They see it as either indulgent (weak and hence immoral) or as patronizing. She gave me the look of an indulgent parent and then we moved on. What happened here was sloppy practice, based on an indulgent approach towards both drug-taking and rule-breaking. Yes, indulgent parents, there is now such a thing as ‘pampered child syndrome’. Also, by setting myself deadlines and being much harsher on myself and less indulgent, I was able to really push through to a tangible finish line. The personality is trusting and trustworthy, indulgent and generous to itself and others. There are still people who would go for a cool understated chic, and in our time of personally indulgent dressing this is probably the time to do it. Grandparents tend to be more indulgent of grandchildren than the parents themselves. Ma Jacobs spoke again, but this time her voice deceptively soft and indulgent. His demeanor suddenly changed from gentle, indulgent parent, to barking hellion. She skipped happily out of the waiting room and I watched her with an indulgent smile, one I usually save for the parents of small children. I hate to say this but I think older parents can be very, very indulgent. The mere thought of bringing up 10 children is likely to strike fear into even the most indulgent and energetic parent. It's easy to become an indulgent parent, letting examples of disrespect slide. I would ask for your forgiveness if I felt I had been indulgent here, but I don't. Perhaps one could say that it was much more liberal, to the point of indulgent. Our parents were usually indulgent, and confident about themselves. So just why are we so indulgent toward those anything-goes plays? Parents, most of whom have so far been very indulgent about the cola-swigging habit of their offspring, have been forced to sit up and take note. Physical punishment is administered, although parents tend to be indulgent with young children. Synonyms permissive, easy-going, broad-minded, liberal, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing, lenient, merciful, clement, mild, humane, kind, kindly, soft-hearted, caring, compassionate, understanding, sympathetic 1.1 Self-indulgent. 放纵自己的 a slightly adolescent, indulgent account of a love affair 带点青春期味道、宽容自己的有关一次恋情的描述。 Example sentencesExamples Wow, managing to wedge a piece of Einstein's special theory of relativity into some particularly indulgent navel-gazing. This might sound indulgent, but it feels right. What follows, indulgent I'll admit, is a list of the 10 greatest concerts I've ever seen. This may account for the resultant lack of focus and indulgent tone that manifests itself in the majority of the pieces. He proceeded to live a luxurious, but not totally indulgent, life. When she shared her new mantra with me, I had to agree it sounded indulgent, sensual and exciting. Ultimately, all they do is thicken the atmosphere of self - indulgent waywardness that has suffused the book by the time she reaches her Howard's end. He is indulgent about this, but plainly baffled. Synonyms pleasure-seeking, hedonistic, sybaritic, luxurious, lotus-eating, epicurean Origin Early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- ‘giving free rein to’, from the verb indulgere.
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