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indulged

ihn-DUHLJD

Indulged (adjective) means Given everything one wants, often to an excessive degree. Example: “The indulged puppy refused to eat anything but chicken.”

adjective
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Given everything one wants, often to an excessive degree.
"The indulged puppy refused to eat anything but chicken."

How to use indulged

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSpoiled or catered to, usually more than is good for them.

Common pairings
a much-indulged child

Word forms

more indulged comparative, most indulged superlative

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What does “indulged” mean?

The word “indulged” means given everything one wants, often to an excessive degree. In plain terms, spoiled or catered to, usually more than is good for them.

How do you pronounce “indulged”?

“Indulged” is pronounced ihn-DUHLJD (/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒd/ in IPA).

How do you use “indulged” in a sentence?

Here is “indulged” used in a sentence: “The indulged puppy refused to eat anything but chicken.”

What part of speech is “indulged”?

“Indulged” is an adjective.

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