Indulgently: meaning, definitions and examples
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indulgently
[ ɪnˈdʌldʒəntlɪ ]
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
Etymology
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.