indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
Englanti
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
C1
property
1
too lenient or forgiving
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Käyttömalli:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Kollokaatiot
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
Teemat
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Esimerkit
- 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.”
Oppijaesimerkit
- 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.
Käyttömalli:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Synonyymit
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.)
Antonyymit
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Kollokaatiot
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
Teemat
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
- I took an indulgent bath after work.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Tavut ja painotus
in - dul - gent (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Sanaperhe
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
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