indulgently
In pampering fashion
Indulgently describes doing something in a way that shows tolerance, leniency, or fond permission—often toward behavior that might otherwise be discouraged.
A parent smiles indulgently at a child's silly joke.
Someone indulgently allows themselves an extra dessert.
The word suggests affectionate permissiveness rather than strict judgment: She laughed indulgently at his terrible puns.
In an allowing manner
- tolerantlyWith forbearance shown
- forbearinglyWith patient self-control
- patientlyWith tolerant composure
- forgivinglyWith mercy shown
mercifully · softly · gently · understandingly · laxly · clemently · overlooking · excusing
Causing ruin or decay
- dotingExcessively affectionate toward
- coddlingOverindulgent, protective treatment
- cossetingOverprotective care
- babyingTreating as helpless
self-care · spa day · bubble bath · massage · manicure · breakfast in bed · nurturing · comforting
With excessive generosity
- opulentlyIn luxurious manner
- sumptuouslyWith costly magnificence
- extravagantlyIn excessive, showy manner
- decadentlyIn an overindulgent way
richly · plushly · splurging · first class · five-star · champagne · caviar · silk
In a self-blaming manner
- sheepishlyIn a self-conscious way
- secretlyWithout others' knowledge
- sinfullyIn immoral manner
- naughtilyIn a disobedient manner
cheat day · guilty pleasure · sneaking · knowing better · giving in · caving · weakness · temptation
Excessive, wasteful spending
- immoderationLack of self-restraint
- decadenceMoral decline through excess
- gluttonyGreedy excess in consumption
- overconsumptionExcessive use of resources
intemperance · unrestraint · surfeit · profligacy · excessiveness · wastefulness · overspending · bingeing
Enjoying something slowly
- relishingEnjoying with keen appreciation
- enjoyingFinding pleasure in
- delightingGiving intense pleasure
- lingeringRemaining beyond expected duration
basking · wallowing · reveling · luxuriating · hedonistically · satisfyingly · blissfully · contentedly
permissively
In an allowing manner
- tolerantlyWith forbearance shown
- forbearinglyWith patient self-control
- patientlyWith tolerant composure
forgivingly · mercifully · softly · gently · understandingly · laxly · clemently · overlooking · excusing · letting slide
spoiling
Causing ruin or decay
- dotingExcessively affectionate toward
- coddlingOverindulgent, protective treatment
- cossetingOverprotective care
babying · self-care · spa day · bubble bath · massage · manicure · breakfast in bed · nurturing · comforting · mothering
lavishly
With excessive generosity
- opulentlyIn luxurious manner
- sumptuouslyWith costly magnificence
- extravagantlyIn excessive, showy manner
decadently · richly · plushly · splurging · first class · five-star · champagne · caviar · silk · velvet
guiltily
In a self-blaming manner
- sheepishlyIn a self-conscious way
- secretlyWithout others' knowledge
- sinfullyIn immoral manner
naughtily · cheat day · guilty pleasure · sneaking · knowing better · giving in · caving · weakness · temptation · couldn't resist
extravagance
Excessive, wasteful spending
- immoderationLack of self-restraint
- decadenceMoral decline through excess
- gluttonyGreedy excess in consumption
overconsumption · intemperance · unrestraint · surfeit · profligacy · excessiveness · wastefulness · overspending · bingeing · gorging
savoring
Enjoying something slowly
- relishingEnjoying with keen appreciation
- enjoyingFinding pleasure in
- delightingGiving intense pleasure
lingering · basking · wallowing · reveling · luxuriating · hedonistically · satisfyingly · blissfully · contentedly · appreciatively
indulgentlyabstemiously
With self-imposed moderation
austerely · sparingly · ascetically · frugally · temperately
indulgentlyharshly
In severe manner
cruelly · unkindly · mercilessly · coldly · unsympathetically
- indulgent treatsPleasurable excess items
- indulgent giftGenerous, unnecessary present