INDULGENT Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

indulgent

adjective

in-ˈdəl-jənt

Definition of indulgent

as in easy

tolerant and kind in the judgment of and expectations for others she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything

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as in luxurious

given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires inherited riches helped fuel her indulgent lifestyle

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as in friendly

willing to do a favor an indulgent clerk who let me try on practically every size-seven shoe the store had

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Recent Examples of indulgent The decadent new dessert features multiple layers of indulgent chocolate, brownie and toffee. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Olive Oil Bundt Cake An olive oil Bundt cake is a crowd-pleasing dessert for birthdays, summer gatherings, or just as an indulgent end to a meal. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 The stellar menu offers modern takes on indulgent dishes like ossobucco (with wheat rusk, truffle, and smoked celery-root cream), and sea bass (with avgolemono sauce, cod croquettes, and seaweed). — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 Opened in the 1970s by Prince Alfonso as a luxury apartment complex, it is oriented toward the indulgent pleasures of high-end dining, upscale shopping, and nights that stretch into the small hours. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for indulgent

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Adjective

The interior also comes with a cotton liner, which will be much easier to spot-clean should your cosmetics or snacks leave a stain.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Keep in mind that Santorini’s wine story is also an agricultural story, and Gaia makes that easier to feel.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of easy

Adjective

Design Within Reach aims to make luxurious designer furniture pieces from the past and present just a little more accessible for online shoppers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
Shunya will be able to fly a pilot and either six passengers with a bit of luggage, or four in more luxurious seating.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of luxurious

Adjective

Prior to the game, both players said Sutter Health Park had lived up to its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Alarmed by an avalanche of high-density development projects prompted by a developer-friendly state law, Miami commissioners have ordered the city attorney to look into challenging the controversial legislation.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of friendly

Adjective

Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Definition of soft

Adjective

Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Republican lawmakers also targeted a charitable state fund that provides financial assistance for low-income people to get civil legal aid.

— Diamy Wang July 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026

Definition of charitable

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