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- Dictionaryindulgence/ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the action or fact of indulging: "indulgence in self-pity" Similar Opposite
- 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. historical
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an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is not good for you, or something enjoyable that you allow yourself like this: Chocolate is my only indulgence. All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work.
The meaning of INDULGENCE is the act of indulging in something; especially : self-indulgence. How to use indulgence in a sentence.
INDULGENCE meaning: 1. an occasion when you allow yourself to have something enjoyable, especially something that is…. Learn more.
Indulgence means treating someone with special kindness, often when it is not a good thing.
An indulgence is doing something that you enjoy even if it has negative consequences. Buying yourself something that you don't need, be it a cookie, video game, or diamond necklace, is an indulgence.
noun. /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. /ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/. [uncountable] (usually disapproving) the state or act of having or doing whatever you want; the state of allowing somebody to have or do whatever they want. to lead a life of indulgence. indulgence in something Avoid excessive indulgence in sweets and canned drinks.
noun. the act or practice of indulging; gratification of desire. the state of being indulgent. indulgent allowance or tolerance. Synonyms: allowance, forbearance, sufferance. a catering to someone's mood or whim; humoring: The sick man demanded indulgence as his due. something indulged in: Her favorite indulgence was candy.
the state of being indulgent. indulgent allowance or tolerance. a catering to someone's mood or whim; humoring: The sick man demanded indulgence as his due. something indulged in: Her favorite indulgence was candy.
INDULGENCE meaning: 1 : the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want; 2 : the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy.
noun. indulgences. The action or an instance of indulging. The indulgence of a hunch; a teenager's indulgence in tobacco. American Heritage. An indulging or being indulgent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A thing indulged in. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. The act of indulging oneself, or giving way to one's own desires.
