Indulgent

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

Definitions of indulgent

noun indulgence

Example Sentences

A1 I bought some indulgences at the store.

A2 She enjoyed the indulgent spa treatment.

B1 The restaurant offered a variety of indulgences on their menu.

B2 The hotel room was luxurious and indulgent, with a jacuzzi and a view of the ocean.

C1 His indulgent lifestyle eventually caught up with him, leading to financial troubles.

C2 The indulgent feast at the wedding reception left everyone feeling satisfied and content.

adjective showing a readiness to give more of something, especially food or drink, than is necessary or appropriate

Example Sentences

A1 She bought herself an indulgent treat after a long day at work.

A2 The hotel offered indulgent spa packages for guests to relax and unwind.

B1 The restaurant's menu was full of indulgent dishes like rich chocolate cake and creamy pasta.

B2 The luxury cruise ship provided indulgent amenities such as a spa, gourmet dining, and private balconies.

C1 The wealthy socialite lived an indulgent lifestyle, spending money lavishly on designer clothes and exotic vacations.

C2 The art collector's indulgent purchases included rare paintings by famous artists worth millions of dollars.

Examples of indulgent in a Sentence

formal The hotel offered an indulgent spa package for guests looking to relax and unwind.

informal I treated myself to an indulgent shopping spree at the mall.

slang That dessert was so indulgent, I couldn't resist having seconds.

figurative Her indulgent behavior towards her children often led to spoiled attitudes.

Grammatical Forms of indulgent

past tense

indulged

plural

indulgent

comparative

more indulgent

superlative

most indulgent

present tense

indulges

future tense

will indulge

perfect tense

has indulged

continuous tense

is indulging

singular

indulgent

positive degree

indulgent

infinitive

to indulge

gerund

indulging

participle

indulged

Origin and Evolution of indulgent

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indulgent' originated from the Latin word 'indulgentem' which means to be kind or lenient.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'indulgent' has evolved to also mean excessively lenient or permissive in a negative connotation.