indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
İngilizce
Anlamlar
0 anlam
adjective
C1
property
1
too lenient or forgiving
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Kullanım kalıbı:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
Sık yapılan hata:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Örnekler
- 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.”
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- 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.
Kullanım kalıbı:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
Sık yapılan hata:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Eş anlamlılar
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.)
Zıt anlamlılar
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Eşdizimler
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
Konular
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Örnekler
- 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.
Öğrenenler için örnekler
- This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
- I took an indulgent bath after work.
Dil bilgisi
Sözlük biçimi
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Heceler ve vurgu
in - dul - gent (3 hece)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Kelime biçimleri
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Kelime ailesi
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
İfadeler
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