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Definition of self-indulgent adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

self-indulgent adjective  /ˌself ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/  /ˌself ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ (disapproving) jump to other results

1. allowing yourself to have or do things that you like, especially when you do this too much or too often
   • a self-indulgent lifestyle
   • She writes a tedious and self-indulgent column for a Sunday paper.
   Topics Personal qualitiesc2

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Nearby words

• self-induced adjective
• self-indulgence noun
• self-indulgent adjective
• self-inflicted adjective
• self-interest noun

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