SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
indulgent
adjective
Overly willing to satisfy someone's wishes or excuse their behavior.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Yielding to wishes
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Usage distinction
Return to topIndulgent often suggests allowing more than is wise; tolerant can mean respecting differences without yielding standards.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See indulgent in use
The indulgent coach allowed repeated exceptions to the training schedule.
An indulgent host repeatedly excuses his interruptions and lets him take over the music despite an agreed rotation.
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