Indulgent: meaning, definitions and examples
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indulgent
[ ɪnˈdʌldʒənt ]
parenting
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone, especially a child, often resulting in spoiled behavior.
Synonyms
lenient, pampering, permissive, spoiling
Examples of usage
- She was an indulgent mother, always giving in to her daughter's demands.
- The indulgent father allowed his son to stay up late watching TV.
food
Characterized by the use of rich, luxurious, or excessive ingredients, typically producing rich flavors.
Synonyms
decadent, lavish, luxurious, sumptuous
Examples of usage
- The dessert was indulgent, with layers of chocolate, caramel, and cream.
- I treated myself to an indulgent meal at the fancy restaurant.
Translations
Translations of the word "indulgent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 indulgente
🇮🇳 सहनशील
🇩🇪 nachsichtig
🇮🇩 pemurah
🇺🇦 поблажливий
🇵🇱 pobłażliwy
🇯🇵 寛大な
🇫🇷 indulgent
🇪🇸 indulgente
🇹🇷 hoşgörülü
🇰🇷 관대한
🇸🇦 متساهل
🇨🇿 shovívavý
🇸🇰 zhovievavý
🇨🇳 宽容的
🇸🇮 popustljiv
🇮🇸 eftirlátur
🇰🇿 кешірімді
🇬🇪 შემწყნარებელი
🇦🇿 mərhəmətli
🇲🇽 indulgente
Word origin
The word 'indulgent' comes from the Latin word 'indulgentem' which means 'to be kind or tender'. Over time, the meaning of the word has evolved to include the idea of being overly generous or lenient. The concept of indulgence can be traced back to ancient Roman and Greek cultures, where the idea of self-gratification and excess was sometimes celebrated. In modern times, being indulgent can refer to both being generous with others and treating oneself to luxuries or pleasures.
See also: indulge, indulgence, overindulge, overindulgence.