英語

indulgently

gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒəntli/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb C1 property
1

in a tolerant, forgiving way

in a kind way that forgives mistakes

用法パターン: [someone] + [verb] + indulgently (at [someone]/[something])
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).
類義語
leniently (More about not punishing or being strict.) | tolerantly (More about accepting something you might not like.) | fondly (Emphasizes affection more than forgiveness.) | benignly (Slightly more formal; stresses gentle good will.)
対義語
sternly (With strict seriousness rather than tolerant affection.) | harshly (With sharp criticism instead of forgiveness.) | strictly (By applying rules firmly rather than overlooking faults.)
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
テーマ
emotions |relationships |parenting |social_interaction
例文
  • She smiled indulgently as he struggled to explain his plan.
  • The teacher listened indulgently to the children’s wild stories.
  • 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.
  • She looked at him indulgently and said nothing.
adverb C1 property
2

in a pleasure-seeking way

in a way that treats yourself to something nice

用法パターン: [someone] + [verb] + indulgently
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.
類義語
luxuriously (Suggests high comfort and quality, not necessarily excess.) | lavishly (Emphasizes large amounts or generosity of spending.) | extravagantly (Stronger sense of spending too much.) | self-indulgently (Explicitly highlights pleasing yourself.)
対義語
frugally (With careful avoidance of unnecessary spending.) | sparingly (Using or consuming only a small amount.) | abstemiously (With deliberate restraint, especially from food or drink.)
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
テーマ
food_and_drink |lifestyle |money |shopping
例文
  • After the marathon, they ate indulgently and didn’t count calories.
  • She spent indulgently on a hotel suite for her birthday weekend.
  • He described the dessert as indulgently rich and chocolatey.
学習者向け例文
  • On vacation, we ate indulgently.
  • I spent indulgently and bought new shoes.
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
indulge verb B2 indulgence noun B2 indulgent adjective C1
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.

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.

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.

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.

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