Indulgent

/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ adjective

Definition

Generous in giving someone what they want, especially when it's excessive or luxurious; overly lenient or self-gratifying.

Etymology

From Latin 'indulgere' meaning 'to be kind to' or 'to yield to.' Originally a religious term (the Church's 'indulgences'), it came to mean allowing oneself or others to enjoy something without restraint.

Kelly Says

Medieval people could buy 'indulgences' from the Church to forgive their sins—this corrupt practice was so outrageous that it sparked the entire Protestant Reformation, making this one word that actually changed the course of history!

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