Self-indulgence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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SKIP TO CONTENT self-indulgence /ˌˈsɛlf ənˌdʌldʒəns/ IPA guide Definitions of self-indulgence

noun an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires synonyms: indulgence see moresee less types: luxury something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity amenity something that provides value, pleasure, or convenience type of: indiscipline, undiscipline the trait of lacking discipline
noun excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence synonyms: decadence, intemperance, intemperateness see moresee less types: show 4 types... hide 4 types... fling, spree a brief indulgence of your impulses dissipation, dissolution, licentiousness, looseness, profligacy dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure jag a bout of drinking or drug taking spending spree a brief period of extravagant spending type of: humoring, indulgence, indulging, pampering the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

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