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indulgent

indulgent

adjective an-dool-ZHAHN Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Personality

Also means

lenient, permissive

Usage Note

Indulgent describes a person who is tolerant and easy-going, often towards faults or misconduct. The feminine form is indulgente. The related noun indulgence covers both the general trait and, historically, the Catholic practice of granting indulgences (indulgences plénières).

Examples

"Elle est trop indulgente avec ses élèves."

Natural Translation

She is too lenient with her students.

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