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Word: Indulgent
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- ‘giving free rein to’, from the verb indulgere
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone
Short Definition:having or indicating readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone
Examples:- indulgent parents
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