indulgent
adjective
[ ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)nt ]
• having or indicating a readiness or over-readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone.
• "indulgent parents"
Similar:
permissive,
easy-going,
broad-minded,
liberal,
tolerant,
forgiving,
forbearing,
lenient,
merciful,
clement,
mild,
humane,
kind,
kindly,
soft-hearted,
caring,
compassionate,
understanding,
sympathetic,
fond,
doting,
pampering,
mollycoddling,
cosseting,
soft,
compliant,
obliging,
accommodating,
Origin:
early 16th century: from French, or from Latin indulgent- ‘giving free rein to’, from the verb indulgere .
