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Added 9 October 2026

indulgent

/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒənt/ adjective

In Latin: indulgens Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about indulgent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone.
indulgent grandparents
Tolerant or lenient.
indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
Being favorably inclined.
an indulgent attitude

Origin

From Latin indulgēns, indulgentem, present participle of indulgēre.

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