B2adjectiverelationshipspsychology
US/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒənt/
UK/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒənt/
allowing someone to have or do what they want, or giving yourself too much pleasure
In context
His indulgent grandparents let him stay up as late as he liked.
We had an indulgent weekend of long breakfasts and chocolate cake.
The teacher was too indulgent with students who handed in late work.
Words that go with indulgent
adjective + noun
- indulgent parentAn indulgent parent rarely says no.
- indulgent treatDessert is an indulgent treat after a long week.
- self-indulgentThe memoir feels self-indulgent at times.
adverb + adjective
- overly indulgentSome critics find the film overly indulgent.
adjective + preposition
- indulgent towardsHe was indulgent towards his youngest child.
- indulgent withShe is far too indulgent with her dog.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
indulgent for his childrenCorrect: indulgent with his children