indulgent

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

inclined to gratify wishes or overlook faults too readily

In a sentence

Indulgent in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing indulgent in a sentence.

The indulgent grandparents let the children eat dessert before dinner.

Synonyms

lenientpermissivetoleranteasygoing

Antonyms

strictharsh

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Indulgent (adjective) means inclined to gratify wishes or overlook faults too readily

Here is indulgent used in an example sentence: "The indulgent grandparents let the children eat dessert before dinner."

Common synonyms for indulgent include lenient, permissive, tolerant, easygoing.

Antonyms of indulgent include strict, harsh.

Indulgent is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.