permissive

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

allowing or characterized by great freedom of behavior; tolerant

Example Sentences

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

Her parents were very permissive and rarely punished her.

Synonyms

lenient, indulgent, relaxed, tolerant, liberal

Entry 1

lenient, indulgent, relaxed

Entry 2

lenient, tolerant, indulgent, liberal

Antonyms

restrictive, strict, authoritarian, severe, harsh

Entry 1

restrictive, strict, authoritarian

Entry 2

strict, severe, harsh

Collocations

permissive attitude, permissive society, permissive parenting, permissive rules