indulgent

[US]/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
[UK]/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. allowing oneself or someone else to have whatever they want, especially when this is not a good thing
adv. in a way that allows oneself or someone else to have whatever they want, especially when this is not a good thing

Example Sentences

be indulgent to sb.

a self-indulgent pursuit of pleasure

a self-indulgent extra hour of sleep.

a slightly adolescent, indulgent account of a love affair.

he dismissed the novel as self-indulgent twaddle.

He was an indulgent father,ever ready to provide new clothes.

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