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indulgent

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ĩduɫˈʒẽtɨ/in·dul·gen·te

Definition

1

That forgives or tolerates easily; lenient, tolerant.

Usage examples

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 combinations

indulgent fatherindulgent lookindulgent attitudebe indulgent with