indulgent
adjective
in·dul·gent
in-ˈdəl-jənt 
1
: willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
indulgent grandparents
2
: done or enjoyed as a special treat or pleasure
indulgent desserts
indulgently
adverb
Examples of indulgent in a Sentence
He gave the child an indulgent smile.
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025
The Oscars should be long, indulgent, and for the fans; the ceremony happens once a year, and it should be staged at the same absurd scale as something like the Super Bowl.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2025
The indulgent spa, bikes for coastal rides, and Tella, the on-site restaurant helmed by chef Francisco Ruiz, celebrate Asturias' culinary roots with a hyperlocal menu.
—Jenn Rice, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
For dessert, dig in to the Jubilee Sundae with stracciatella ice cream and brownie bites or the indulgent View Chocolate Cake with chocolate caramel ganache.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulgent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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indulgent
adjective
in·dul·gent
in-ˈdəl-jənt
: indulging or showing indulgence : lenient
an indulgent parent
indulgently
adverb
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