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/
Korean meaning: 관대한, 너그러운, 제멋대로 하게 두는
Korean pronunciation: 인**덜**전트
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
An indulgent parent buys countless toys for their delighted child
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Though urgent with detergent, stay indulgent!
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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.
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“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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