permissively

In tolerant fashion

In a manner that allows or tolerates behavior others might restrict or forbid.

Permissively describes how rules are enforced, children are raised, or standards are applied: The school interpreted the dress code permissively.

It often carries a faint note of disapproval, suggesting excessive leniency: Parents who raise their children too permissively.

leniently

forgivingly

With mercy shown

softly · understandingly · sympathetically · benevolently · graciously · compassionately · charitably · kindly · mildly · patiently

freely

unrestrictedly

Without any limitations

loosely · autonomously · boundlessly · uninhibitedly · laissez-faire

laxly

loosely

Without being tight

casually · inattentively · heedlessly · irresponsibly · nonchalantly · lazily · slackly · remissly · uncritically · incautiously

indulgently

overindulgently

With too much leniency

softly · unrestrictedly · uncritically

tolerantly

open-mindedly

With willingness to consider

receptively · flexibly · adaptively · impartially · liberally · pluralistically · ecumenically

Opposites
degree of restriction or control

permissivelystrictly

Without any flexibility

restrictively · rigidly · stringently · inflexibly · tightly

harshness of enforcement

permissivelyseverely

In a harsh manner

harshly · punitively · sternly · intolerantly · unforgivingly

tolerance toward behavior or deviance

permissivelyintolerantly

Without accepting differences

punitively · repressively · censoriously · judgmentally · narrow-mindedly

Phrases
Family

permissive, permissiveness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G