Dictionary entry

Indulgent

Webster's Dictionary 1913

In‐dul″gent (?), a. [L. indulgens, -entis, p. pr. of indulgere: cf. F. indulgent. See Indulge.] 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. Shak.

The indulgent censure of posterity. Waller.

The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. Dryden.