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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These deep, sweet and spiced flavors create a robust and velvety Old Fashioned that offers a more indulgent experience.
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Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The bar is then dipped in a crispy milk chocolate coating for an indulgent finish.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Others focus on indulgent journeys, exploring fun restaurants in between shopping.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
The evening began with an indulgent cocktail hour featuring mackerel, ponzu, and truffle tartelettes, firefly squid tempura, and a special pop-up by Chef Frey, who prepared spring rabbit with chanterelle mousse alongside a falafel and radish salad.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The bar is then dipped in a crispy milk chocolate coating for an indulgent finish.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Others focus on indulgent journeys, exploring fun restaurants in between shopping.
—Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
The evening began with an indulgent cocktail hour featuring mackerel, ponzu, and truffle tartelettes, firefly squid tempura, and a special pop-up by Chef Frey, who prepared spring rabbit with chanterelle mousse alongside a falafel and radish salad.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulgent. Accessed 23 Mar. 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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