indulgently

[US]/in'dʌldʒəntli/
[UK]/ɪnˈd ʌld ʒəntlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a lenient or permissive manner

Example Sentences

in an indulgently luxurious manner.

She smiled indulgently at her mischievous son.

He indulgently allowed his daughter to stay up past her bedtime.

The teacher looked indulgently at the students' antics.

She indulgently listened to her friend's endless complaints.

He indulgently agreed to buy his wife yet another pair of shoes.

The grandmother indulgently spoiled her grandchildren with treats.

The boss indulgently overlooked his employee's frequent tardiness.

She indulgently allowed herself a piece of chocolate cake as a treat.

He indulgently watched his favorite TV show instead of doing work.

The wealthy heiress indulgently spent money on luxurious vacations.

Real-world Examples

My friend smiled gently and indulgently.

Source: The Little Prince

Looks into his eyes and smiles indulgently.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

Tiare smiled indulgently as she remembered the gaiety of a time long passed.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

Professor Umbridge smiled indulgently at them and then turned to Neville.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

One or two wizards and witches in the surrounding seats smiled indulgently.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Mrs. Lynde looked after her indulgently.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

He spread himself indulgently in the basket seat as the plane soared aloft.

Source: The Disappearing Horizon

Sipiagin listened to her indulgently, sympathetically, but with a severe expression on his face.

Source: The Virgin Land (Part 2)

He applauded her triumphs, where Frank merely smiled indulgently and Pitty said " Dear me" ! in a dazed manner.

Source: Gone with the Wind

" Yes, yes, run along, " said Marilla indulgently.

Source: Anne of Green Gables (Original Version)

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