indulgent
gb/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/ us/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
B2
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
C1
property
1
too lenient or forgiving
too kind and not strict when someone does something wrong.
Mẫu sử dụng:
indulgent to/toward(s) [someone]; indulgent of [something]; indulgent with [someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse indulgent (too forgiving) with indignant (angry about unfairness).
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
strict (Enforces rules firmly and does not easily excuse mistakes.)
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harsh (Severely critical or punishing.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
relationships
|parenting
|education
|behavior
Ví dụ
- 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.”
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
an indulgent [treat/dessert/meal/bath/holiday]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Indulgent describes the thing or experience (an indulgent dessert), while indulge is the verb (to indulge in dessert).
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
plain (Simple and not special or rich.)
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austere (Deliberately simple and without comforts or luxuries.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
food
|lifestyle
|daily_life
|health
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- This cake is indulgent and very sweet.
- I took an indulgent bath after work.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
indulgent
IPA
GB/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
US/ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
in - dul - gent (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (dul)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: indulgent
Họ từ
Core family
Related words
self-indulgent
adjective
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