All 8 Uses of
indulgent
in
Catch-22
- 'Flying combat missions for General Dreedle is not exactly what I had in mind,' he explained indulgently with a smooth laugh.†
Chpt 12 *
- 'Now I will let you sleep with me,' she explained cautiously in a manner of apprehensive indulgence.†
Chpt 16
- The old man laughed indulgently, holding in check a deeper, more explosive delight.†
Chpt 23
- Aarfy's indulgent merriment swelled tremendously.†
Chpt 26
- 'Oh, no, of course not,' General Peckem assured him indulgently, with a companionable laugh.†
Chpt 29
- 'Perche?' he repeated with an indulgent chuckle.†
Chpt 33
- 'Chaplain, aren't you stretching things a bit far now?' he inquired with a smile that was indulgent and unfriendly.†
Chpt 36
- Major Danby replied indulgently with a superior smile, 'But, Yossarian, suppose everyone felt that way.'†
Chpt 42
Definition:
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(indulgent) to treat with extra kindness or tolerance