In-dŭl'ġent, a.

adjective

[Lat. indulgens, p. pr. of indulgere; Fr. indulgent, It. & Sp. indulgente. See INDULGE.] Prone to indulge or humor; yielding to the wishes, desires, humor, or appetites of those under one's care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; mild; favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent. “The indulgent censure of posterity.” Waller.

The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. Dryden.