We shouldn't be indulgent towards his mistakes.
And the gods, too, are indulgent to such persons; and for some purposes they even help them to get health, wealth, reputation; so kind they are.
An ingratiating, indulgent tone lollops into the narrative whenever it settles on this woman, the story's prime mover, if not its prime focus.
A good butler knows just how to rouse one after a boozy night and now anyone can wake feeling pampered to the indulgent tones of the consummate valet.
He is indulgent towards his pupils.