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Indulgent

/ˌɪˈndʌldʒənt/
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(adj) Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or yield to one's own or another's desires, etc., or to be compliant, lenient, or forbearing.

I suppose we're a little too indulgent to the dog.
Tom gave a little indulgent smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ grandmother often gave her grandchildren small toys and sweets whenever they visited.

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