In*dul"gent (?), a. [L.
indulgens, -entis, p. pr. of indulgere: cf. F.
indulgent. See Indulge.] Prone to indulge;
yielding to the wishes, humor, or appetites of those under one's
care; compliant; not opposing or restraining; tolerant; mild;
favorable; not severe; as, an indulgent parent.
Shak.
The indulgent censure of
posterity.
Waller.
The feeble old, indulgent of their
ease.
Dryden.