indulgent
adjective
in·dul·gent
in-ˈdəl-jənt 
1
: willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
indulgent grandparents
2
: done or enjoyed as a special treat or pleasure
indulgent desserts
indulgently
adverb
Examples of indulgent in a Sentence
He gave the child an indulgent smile.
she was perhaps a bit too indulgent with her children, who always seemed to get away with everything
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Bon Appétit, 9 Jan. 2025
The resurgence of comfort food has become a major trend and shows how much people are craving those nostalgic, indulgent meals.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
No stay at a traditional inn would be complete without an indulgent kaiseki meal and Ryokan Kurashiki does it right, with a seasonal menu that highlights the best of local ingredients.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
Shrimp scampi, the ultimate 15-minute recipe Shrimp scampi is an indulgent garlic, lemon, and butter seafood dinner that's super quick and easy to make.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
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indulgent
adjective
in·dul·gent
in-ˈdəl-jənt
: indulging or showing indulgence : lenient
an indulgent parent
indulgently
adverb
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