Indulgent Definition

ĭn-dŭljənt

adjective

Indulging or inclined to indulge; kind or lenient, often to excess.

Webster's New World

Showing, characterized by, or given to permissiveness or generosity with regard to others.

An indulgent parent; an indulgent book review.

American Heritage

Showing, characterized by, or given to self-indulgence.

Indulgent habits.

American Heritage

Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or give way to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing; showing or ready to show favor; favorable; indisposed to be severe or harsh, or to exercise necessary restraint: as, an indulgent parent; to be indulgent to servants.