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n.
The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.
a.
Indulging one's appetites, desires, etc., freely.
a.
Prone to indulge; yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent.
a.
Like a grandfather in age or manner; kind; benignant; indulgent.
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Inclined to tolerate; favoring toleration; forbearing; indulgent.
a.
Relating to the indulgences of the Roman Catholic Church.
superl.
Foolishly tender and loving; weakly indulgent; over-affectionate.
adv.
In an indulgent manner; mildly; favorably.
a.
Hence, not lax or indulgent; severe; inflexible; strict; as, a rigid father or master; rigid discipline; rigid criticism; a rigid sentence.
a.
Like a grandmother in age or manner; kind; indulgent.
superl.
Very strict in judgment, discipline, or government; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; as, severe criticism; severe punishment.
n.
An indulgent act; favor granted; gratification.
superl.
Loving; much pleased; affectionately regardful, indulgent, or desirous; longing or yearning; -- followed by of (formerly also by on).
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