ETYM Latin indulgens, -entis, p. pr. of indulgere: cf. French indulgent. Related to Indulge.
1. Being favorably inclined.
2. Showing or characterized by or given to indulgence.
3. Tolerant or lenient; SYN. lax, lenient, soft.
ETYM French, from Latin patiens, -entis, p. pr. of pati to suffer. Related to Pathos, Passion.
1. Enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance.
2. Enduring without protest or complaint.