🍫indulgence

noun
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

Meaning

The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.
the practice of allowing yourself to have something enjoyable; excessive gratification of desires
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

Example Sentences

Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night.

After months of dieting, she allowed herself the indulgence of a chocolate cake.

His indulgence in junk food affected his health.

Example Expressions

self-indulgence

Synonyms

luxury, gratification, treat, pleasure, allowance, excess, Gratification, Pleasure
Entry 1
luxury, gratification, treat, pleasure, allowance
Entry 2
luxury, treat, gratification, excess
Entry 3
Gratification, Pleasure

Antonyms

restraint, denial, moderation, abstinence, self-denial, Restraint, Abstinence
Entry 1
restraint, denial, moderation
Entry 2
restraint, abstinence, moderation, self-denial
Entry 3
Restraint, Abstinence

Collocations

sweet indulgence, guilty indulgence, small indulgence, indulgence in, allow indulgence
Entry 1
sweet indulgence, guilty indulgence, small indulgence, indulgence in
Entry 2
guilty indulgence, sweet indulgence, allow indulgence

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