adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Excessively permissive; allowing too much leeway.

   "It is the overpermissive parent who raises the well known spoiled brat."

Synonyms

All synonyms

accommodatingaffableagreeableamiablebenevolentbenign

Example

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"It is the overpermissive parent who raises the well known spoiled brat."

Etymology

From over- + permissive.

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