indulgently
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
C1
英語
elnézően, magát kényeztetve, önkényeztetően
C1
1
elnézően
B2
用法パターン：
[someone] + [verb] + indulgently (at [someone]/[something])
She smiled indulgently as he struggled to explain his plan.
Elnézően mosolygott, miközben a másik küszködve próbálta elmagyarázni a tervét.
The teacher listened indulgently to the children’s wild stories.
A tanár elnézően hallgatta a gyerekek vad történeteit.
He shook his head indulgently at her obsession with the game.
学習者向け例文
My dad smiled indulgently when I made the same mistake again.
Apukám elnézően mosolygott, amikor megint ugyanazt a hibát követtem el.
She looked at him indulgently and said nothing.
Elnézően nézett rá, és nem szólt semmit.
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse it with “indulgent” (adjective) or use it when they mean “politely” or “friendly” (which is broader).
意味
in a tolerant, forgiving way
コロケーション
smile indulgently
|look indulgently
|laugh indulgently
|chuckle indulgently
|speak indulgently
|shake your head indulgently
|an indulgently amused smile
|watch indulgently
|listen indulgently
|pat [someone] indulgently
類義語
leniently (More about not punishing or being strict.)
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tolerantly (More about accepting something you might not like.)
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fondly (Emphasizes affection more than forgiveness.)
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benignly (Slightly more formal; stresses gentle good will.)
対義語
sternly (With strict seriousness rather than tolerant affection.)
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harshly (With sharp criticism instead of forgiveness.)
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strictly (By applying rules firmly rather than overlooking faults.)
テーマ
emotions
|relationships
|parenting
|social_interaction
定義
in a kind way that forgives mistakes
In a tolerant, forgiving, and often affectionately amused way, especially toward someone’s faults or behavior.
C1
2
用法パターン：
[someone] + [verb] + indulgently
After the marathon, they ate indulgently and didn’t count calories.
A maraton után kedvükre ettek, és nem számolták a kalóriákat.
She spent indulgently on a hotel suite for her birthday weekend.
A születésnapi hétvégéjére elkényeztette magát egy hotelszvittel.
He described the dessert as indulgently rich and chocolatey.
学習者向け例文
On vacation, we ate indulgently.
Nyaraláskor kedvünkre ettünk.
I spent indulgently and bought new shoes.
Kicsit elkényeztettem magam, és vettem új cipőt.
よくある間違い：
“Indulgently” is not the same as “indulgently (toward someone)”; this meaning is about pleasing yourself, not forgiving others.
意味
in a pleasure-seeking way
コロケーション
eat indulgently
|snack indulgently
|spend indulgently
|shop indulgently
|live indulgently
|treat yourself indulgently
|indulgently rich
|indulgently creamy
|indulgently decadent
|indulgently comfortable
類義語
luxuriously (Suggests high comfort and quality, not necessarily excess.)
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lavishly (Emphasizes large amounts or generosity of spending.)
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extravagantly (Stronger sense of spending too much.)
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self-indulgently (Explicitly highlights pleasing yourself.)
対義語
frugally (With careful avoidance of unnecessary spending.)
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sparingly (Using or consuming only a small amount.)
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abstemiously (With deliberate restraint, especially from food or drink.)
テーマ
food_and_drink
|lifestyle
|money
|shopping
定義
in a way that treats yourself to something nice
In a way that allows yourself extra pleasure or luxury, especially more than is necessary or sensible.
文法
辞書形
indulgently
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
音節・強勢
in - dul - gently （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
活用形
Noun
- Base: indulgently
- Plural: indulgentlies
関連語
Forms
indulgentlies
noun
Core family
Related words
overindulge
verb
overindulgence
noun
overindulgent
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unindulgent
adjective
Advanced or less common
self-indulgent
adjective
self-indulgence
noun
表現
eat indulgently
1/ˈit ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
eat as a special treat
to eat very tasty rich food as a treat
例文
- On weekends they eat indulgently and cook big breakfasts.
- We ate indulgently after the exam was over.
- She decided to eat indulgently for one night and start her diet later.
学習者向け例文
- On my birthday, I eat indulgently.
laugh indulgently
1/lˈæf ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
laugh with gentle tolerance
to laugh kindly, not in a mean way
例文
- She laughed indulgently at his awkward attempt to flirt.
- The coach laughed indulgently and told them to focus on the next play.
- He laughed indulgently, as if he’d heard it all before.
学習者向け例文
- I laughed indulgently at my friend’s mistake.
look indulgently (at)
1/lˈʊk ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli ˈæt/
fixed phrase
watch with fond tolerance
to watch someone kindly and forgive them
例文
- She looked indulgently at her brother as he boasted about his score.
- Grandparents often look indulgently at their grandchildren’s antics.
- He looked indulgently at the messy drawing and put it on the fridge.
学習者向け例文
- He looked indulgently at the baby.
- She looked indulgently at her friend.
smile indulgently
1/smˈaɪl ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
smile with affectionate tolerance
to smile kindly and forgive a small mistake
例文
- She smiled indulgently at his terrible joke.
- He smiled indulgently as the kids argued about the rules.
- The manager smiled indulgently and let the new intern try again.
学習者向け例文
- My mother smiled indulgently at me.
- He smiled indulgently at the child.