indulgent — having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous or lenient
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous or lenient
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was so indulgent that she let me eat ice cream for breakfast.
- The teacher's indulgent approach resulted in a chaotic classroom.
- He gave his wife an indulgent look when she bought her tenth pair of shoes.
indulgent
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/]
having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous or lenient
The grandmother is so indulgent that she lets her grandson eat cake for breakfast.
Though urgent with detergent, stay indulgent!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'indulgent-' (indulgere), meaning 'to be lenient or yield to' (in- 'toward' + dulgere 'to be soft/kind'). The word entered English via Old French and Medieval Latin, initially used in religious contexts.
Breakdown
in- (toward/in) + dulgent (from Latin dulgere 'to be soft/kind') + -ent (adjective suffix) = indulgent
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📝Examples
“My grandmother was so indulgent that she let me eat ice cream for breakfast.”
“The teacher's indulgent approach resulted in a chaotic classroom.”
“He gave his wife an indulgent look when she bought her tenth pair of shoes.”
“The indulgent boss never criticized his employees' mistakes.”
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