indulgent

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
US: /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

  1. Willing to allow someone to have whatever they want, even if it is not good for them

    1. My grandma is very indulgent with me, she always gives me sweets.
    2. The indulgent parent allowed their child to stay up late despite school the next day because the child was so upset.

  2. Allowing yourself to have or do things that you enjoy, even if they are not good for you, often relating to food or luxury items.

    1. I bought myself an indulgent chocolate cake because I had a good day.
    2. After a stressful week, she planned an indulgent spa day to relax and rejuvenate herself with massages and facials.

Synonyms

lenient permissive tolerant easygoing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "indulgent" in English means: Willing to allow someone to have whatever they want, even if it is not good for them, Allowing yourself to have or do things that you enjoy, even if they are not good for you, often relating to food or luxury items..

The phonetic transcription of "indulgent" is /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ in British English and /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "indulgent": lenient, permissive, tolerant, easygoing.

Example usage of "indulgent": "My grandma is very indulgent with me, she always gives me sweets.". More examples on the page.