| Main Entry: |
indulgent |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
lenient, giving |
Synonyms: |
able to live with,
big*,
charitable, clement,
compassionate,
complaisant,
compliant,
considerate,
easy,
easygoing,
favorable,
fond, forbearing,
gentle, going along with, going easy on,
gratifying,
kind,
kindly,
liberal,
merciful,
mild, overpermissive, permissive, soft-shelled,
tender,
tolerant,
understanding
|
Antonyms: |
abstaining, moderate, moderating, strict, tempering
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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