1. allowing someone to have or do what they want, especially when this is not good for them
2. characterized by luxury or self-gratification

Examples

• The indulgent parents let their child eat candy for breakfast.
• She gave him an indulgent smile when he made excuses for being late.
• The spa offered indulgent treatments like chocolate facials and champagne baths.
• His indulgent lifestyle included expensive cars and designer clothes.
• The grandmother was too indulgent with her grandchildren, spoiling them constantly.
• After months of dieting, she allowed herself one indulgent dessert.
• The teacher’s indulgent attitude toward tardiness encouraged more students to arrive late.