indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
English
engedékeny, elnéző, kényeztető, fényűző
C1
1
engedékeny
B2
elnéző
B2
Usage pattern:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
His grandparents were indulgent and let him stay up as late as he wanted.
A nagyszülei engedékenyek voltak, és megengedték neki, hogy addig maradjon fenn, ameddig csak akart.
The judge was surprisingly indulgent, giving her a second chance.
A bíró meglepően elnéző volt, és adott neki egy második esélyt.
She gave him an indulgent look and said, “Just this once.”
Learner examples
My dad is indulgent and buys me snacks.
Apukám engedékeny, és szokott nekem nassolnivalót venni.
The teacher was indulgent about our late homework.
A tanár elnéző volt a késve beadott házi feladatunk miatt.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Meaning
too lenient or forgiving
Collocations
indulgent parents
|an indulgent mother
|an indulgent father
|an indulgent teacher
|an indulgent boss
|an indulgent attitude
|indulgent behavior
|indulgent toward his children
|indulgent of mistakes
|indulgent with employees
Synonyms
lenient (More directly about rules and punishment.)
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permissive (Often implies allowing too much freedom, especially for children.)
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tolerant (Emphasizes accepting differences or faults rather than excusing wrongdoing.)
Antonyms
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Themes
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Definition
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Showing a willingness to excuse mistakes or bad behavior, often by being too generous, tolerant, or permissive.
B2
2
kényeztető
B2
fényűző
C1
Usage pattern:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
We ended the meal with an indulgent chocolate dessert.
Az étkezést egy igazán kényeztető csokoládés desszerttel zártuk.
After a stressful week, she booked an indulgent spa day.
Egy stresszes hét után befoglalt magának egy kényeztető wellnessnapot.
The sauce is creamy and indulgent, but it’s definitely not light.
Learner examples
This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
Ez a sütemény igazi kényeztetés, és nagyon édes.
I took an indulgent bath after work.
Munka után megengedtem magamnak egy kényeztető fürdőt.
Common mistake:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Meaning
luxurious or pleasure-giving
Collocations
an indulgent treat
|an indulgent dessert
|an indulgent meal
|indulgent chocolate
|an indulgent cake
|an indulgent bath
|an indulgent spa day
|an indulgent weekend
|an indulgent holiday
|an indulgent lifestyle
Synonyms
luxurious (Focuses on high quality and comfort, not necessarily on giving in to desire.)
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decadent (Often suggests rich food and a sense of 'too much' in a pleasurable way.)
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rich (Common for food; emphasizes heavy, creamy, or strongly flavored.)
Antonyms
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Themes
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Definition
very enjoyable and like a special treat.
Providing a lot of pleasure or comfort, especially in a way that feels like a special treat or goes beyond what is necessary or healthy.
Grammar
Dictionary form
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Syllables & stress
in - dul - gent (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Word family
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
Expressions
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