indulgent

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing or deserving kindness and appreciation; generous and self-indulgent.

• adjective

  Giving in to one's desires, especially to an excessive degree.

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

forbearing , gentle , lenient , tolerant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indulgent
prudent , frugal , audient

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Variants

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indulgent , indulgently , self-indulgence , self-indulgences , self-indulgent , self-indulgently

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Etymology

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From Latin indulgere ‘be merciful to, spare’, from in- ‘in’ + ulgere ‘to plead, grant favors, grant pardon’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'indulgence' was commonly used in the Catholic Church to refer to the granting of pardons or forgiveness for sins, particularly during the sale of indulgences during the 16th century.

2. Indulgence is not only a positive trait when taken to an excessive degree; it can also lead to negative consequences, such as addiction and a lack of self-control.

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Related Concepts

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1. self-indulgence: The act of giving in to one's desires, often to an excessive degree, without regard for the consequences.

2. hedonism: The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important goal.

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Culture

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Indulgent is often used in literature and art to describe characters or situations that allow for self-indulgence or excessive pleasure. For example, in the novel 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert, the main character, Emma, is portrayed as an indulgent character who seeks to gratify her desires, leading to her downfall.

How to Memorize "indulgent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is indulging in a delicious dessert, taking their time to savor each bite and showing appreciation for the experience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indulgent' with the feeling of being pampered or treated with kindness and appreciation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-N-D-U-L-G-E-N-T: I Need Delicious Goodies Every Night To Get Energy.

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