Indulgently: meaning, definitions and examples

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indulgently

 

[ ɪnˈdʌldʒəntlɪ ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a manner indicating a readiness to be generous, lenient, or tolerant.

Synonyms

leniently, patiently, tolerantly

Examples of usage

  • She smiled indulgently at her grandson's antics.
  • He listened indulgently to his friend's rambling stories.
  • The teacher looked indulgently at the student who was daydreaming in class.

Translations

Translations of the word "indulgently" in other languages:

🇵🇹 com indulgência

🇮🇳 सहनशीलता के साथ

🇩🇪 nachsichtig

🇮🇩 dengan penuh pengertian

🇺🇦 поблажливо

🇵🇱 pobłażliwie

🇯🇵 寛大に

🇫🇷 avec indulgence

🇪🇸 con indulgencia

🇹🇷 hoşgörüyle

🇰🇷 관대하게

🇸🇦 بتسامح

🇨🇿 shovívavě

🇸🇰 zhovievavo

🇨🇳 宽容地

🇸🇮 popustljivo

🇮🇸 með umburðarlyndi

🇰🇿 мейірімділікпен

🇬🇪 მოწყალებით

🇦🇿 mərhəmətlə

🇲🇽 con indulgencia

Word origin

The word 'indulgently' originated from the verb 'indulge', which comes from the Latin word 'indulgere', meaning 'to be kind or tender'. Over time, the adverb 'indulgently' evolved to describe the act of being generous or lenient towards someone. The usage of 'indulgently' has been prevalent in English language for centuries, reflecting a positive and compassionate attitude towards others.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,337 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.