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indulgent

adjective/ĩduɫˈʒẽtɨ/medium

in·dul·gen·te

Definition

That forgives or tolerates easily; lenient, tolerant.
The teacher was indulgent with the student's tardiness, as he knew the circumstances.
Grandparents are usually more indulgent with their grandchildren than they were with their children.
Common collocations
indulgent fatherindulgent lookindulgent attitudebe indulgent with

Etymology

Do latim 'indulgens, -entis' (particípio presente de 'indulgere').

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