indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adjective
C1
property
1
too lenient or forgiving
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Padron ng paggamit:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.”
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
- I took an indulgent bath after work.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Mga pantig at diin
in - dul - gent (3 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Mga anyo ng salita
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
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