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;
The indulgent censure of posterity. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]
The feeble old, indulgent of their ease. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Relating to the indulgences of the Roman Catholic Church. Brevint. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an indulgent manner; mildly; favorably. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]