indulgent
/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
in · dul · gent
/ɪn · ˈdʌl · dʒənt/
English Definition
adj. lenient; permissive; spoiling
Significado en Español
indulgente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nuông chiều, dễ dãi
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in-(make) + dulge (indulge) + ent → Indulgent, lenient.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “indulgent”:
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A
Strict
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B
Lenient
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C
Cruel
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D
Indifferent
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B — Lenient.
“indulgent” means adj. lenient; permissive; spoiling
Common questions about “indulgent”
What does “indulgent” mean?
indulgent — adj. lenient; permissive; spoiling. In Chinese: 纵容的，溺爱的.
How do you pronounce “indulgent”?
indulgent is pronounced /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · dul · gent.
Is “indulgent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. indulgent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “indulgent”?
in-(make) + dulge (indulge) + ent → Indulgent, lenient.
