How Do You Spell INDULGENT?

Pronunciation: [ɪndˈʌld͡ʒənt] (IPA)

Indulgent is spelled as [ɪnˈdʌldʒənt], with the stress falling on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as "in" with the short "i" sound, followed by "dul" with the "d" sound and the short "u" sound. The letter "g" in the word "indulgent" is silent, and the final syllable is pronounced as "jent" with the short "e" sound. Indulgent means being excessively generous, lenient, or yielding to someone's desire. It is commonly used to describe a person who is overindulgent or permissive in their behavior or attitude.

INDULGENT Meaning and Definition

1. Indulgent is an adjective that describes a person or behavior characterized by excessive leniency, lenience, or generosity towards oneself or others. When someone is indulgent, they tend to be tolerant, permissive, and often allow themselves or others to have or do what they desire without much restraint or control. This can pertain to various aspects of life including food, pleasures, habits, or desires.

   In a more general sense, the term indulgent can also refer to behaviors or actions that bring immediate pleasure or gratification, disregarding long-term consequences or responsibilities. For example, an indulgent person may overeat, oversleep, or overindulge in various forms of entertainment without considering the potential negative impacts on their physical or mental well-being.

   Furthermore, the word can be used to describe someone who is overly generous or lenient toward others. An indulgent parent, for instance, may spoil their children or excessively overlook their misbehavior.

   While indulgence can often be viewed as a positive trait in moderation, excessive indulgence can lead to negative outcomes, such as health issues or an inability to delay gratification. Consequently, being indulgent requires finding a balance between indulging oneself or others and practicing self-discipline to maintain overall well-being and responsible behavior.

2. Compliant; unduly favourable; yielding to the wishes and desires, &c., of those under one's care.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for INDULGENT *

• endulgent 33.3333333%
• indulgant 33.3333333%
• induldgent 33.3333333%

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Other Common Misspellings for INDULGENT

• indegent
• indulgement
• intelgent
• undulgent
• indulgend
• indagent
• indulgency
• indulgment
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• unindulgent
• Indullen
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• Indulgeir
• Inculdent

Etymology of INDULGENT

The word "indulgent" originated from the Latin word "indulgere", which means "to be kind" or "to be indulgent". It was derived from the prefix "in-" meaning "in" or "toward" and "dulgere" meaning "to be lenient" or "to yield". Over time, the term developed its modern meaning, referring to being lenient or tolerant toward someone's desires or wishes.

Similar spelling words for INDULGENT

• indulge,
• indolent,
• intelligent,
• indulgence,
• indulging,
• Indulged,
• indulgently.