Indulgent
Tending to be lenient or permissive; inclined to indulge others' desires or interests, often pampering them.
adjectiveIndulgent
Tending to be lenient or permissive; inclined to indulge others' desires or interests, often pampering them.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a parent at a birthday party who says yes to every request—more toys, more treats, more games—until the child is surrounded by gifts and hardly ever says 'please' or 'thank you' anymore.
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indulgence; indulge
Remember This
Indulgent describes a temperament or policy that yields to desires; it can be positive (kind, tolerant) or negative (spoiling). It is related to indulgence and indulgent behaviors.
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leniency, tolerance, permissiveness, pamper, spoiling
Note
Often used to describe people (indulgent parents, indulgent teachers) or policies (an indulgent return policy). Do not confuse with 'indulgence' (the act or result) or 'indulgent' as a personal flaw; nuance depends on context.