indulgent
[ in-duhl-juhnt ]
/ ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /
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adjective
characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
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indulgent
/ (ɪnˈdʌldʒənt) /
adjective
showing or characterized by indulgence
Derived forms of indulgent
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