indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
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adjective
C1
property
1
too lenient or forgiving
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Schema d'uso:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Esempi
- 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.”
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
Errore comune:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
- I took an indulgent bath after work.
Grammatica
Forma base
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Sillabe e accento
in - dul - gent (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
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