indulgent

adjective

in-ˈdəl-jənt How to pronounce indulgent (audio)
Definition of indulgentnext
1
as in easy
tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything

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2
as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle

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3
as in friendly
willing to do a favor an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had

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Recent Examples of indulgent Room-service breakfast overlooking a Norwegian fjord is one of those rare cruise experiences that can be both indulgent and practical. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The Art of Loving, after all, is an album best consumed as one whole, indulgent piece. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 The ankle-skimming cut is inherently petite-friendly, and the forgiving elastic waistband handles long-haul flights and indulgent vacation meals with ease. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026 The Professional is a sly inversion of — and indulgent celebration of — action cliches, made at a time when action movies were ubiquitous but often redundant, featuring a succession of distinctly European stars like Schwarzenegger and Van Damme. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indulgent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulgent
  1. easy
  2. luxurious
  3. friendly
  4. soft
  5. sensual
  6. charitable
Adjective
  • Robert Pattinson is back in Gotham City, and donning the batsuit isn’t as easy as his first go-round.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Casually sporting leggings as a pair of pants can identify you as an easy target for thieves.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of easy
Adjective
  • Guests indulge in luxurious bungalows offering private pools and direct beach access, alongside exquisite dining at Ora and Sumosan.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The ultra-luxurious, four-seat coach-door Neolun is targeted to push towards $250,000, squarely in the territory of Bentley and Maybach.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Baleaf consistently nails budget-friendly performance wear, and these capris are no exception.
    — Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Give a basic kitchen island a custom look with a few easy (and budget-friendly) updates.
    — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of friendly
Adjective
  • And if your eyes are your favorite feature, play them up with sculptural lashes, a soft smoky eye, or a simple wash of cool-toned eye shadow.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The extra-wide band smooths back and sides with a buttery soft fabric for no-chafing comfort.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of soft
Adjective
  • His focus is on himself, his music, his sensual pleasures and his determination not to be anyone’s victim.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Nick Interlandi’s soundscapes swell with the rat-a-tat of machine guns, or zero in on the precise, satisfying crunch of glass cracking under bone, while Oren Soffer’s cinematography runs the gamut from sickly clinical to startlingly sensual.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • The league could expand its existing community programs by partnering with food banks, funding mobile food pantries, providing meals to children during the offseason and directing team charitable dollars toward local food-security programs.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Melissa Sue Gerrits | Getty Images Federal law provides tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) to organizations that operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
    — Greg Iacurci,Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of charitable

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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulgent. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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