indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
C1
property
1
too lenient or forgiving
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Παραδείγματα
- His grandparents were indulgent and let him stay up as late as he wanted.
- The judge was surprisingly indulgent, giving her a second chance.
- She gave him an indulgent look and said, “Just this once.”
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My dad is indulgent and buys me snacks.
- The teacher was indulgent about our late homework.
adjective
B2
property
2
luxurious or pleasure-giving
very enjoyable and like a special treat.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
Συχνό λάθος:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Παραδείγματα
- We ended the meal with an indulgent chocolate dessert.
- After a stressful week, she booked an indulgent spa day.
- The sauce is creamy and indulgent, but it’s definitely not light.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
- I took an indulgent bath after work.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
in - dul - gent (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
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