[more indulgent; most indulgent] 1 sometimes disapproving : willing to allow someone to have or enjoy something even though it may not be proper, healthy, appropriate, etc.
▪ These children are being spoiled by (overly) indulgent parents. ▪ He gave the child an indulgent smile. — see also self-indulgent 2 : done or enjoyed as a special pleasure
▪ an indulgent dessert
▪ These children are being spoiled by (overly) indulgent parents. ▪ He gave the child an indulgent smile. — see also self-indulgent
▪ an indulgent dessert
— in·dul·gent·ly adverb
▪ She smiled indulgently.
▪ She smiled indulgently.







