indulgence

Meaning

The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

the practice of allowing yourself to have something enjoyable; excessive gratification of desires

The act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy pleasure, often excessively.

Example Sentences

His indulgence in junk food affected his health.

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

Her favorite indulgence is eating chocolate late at night.

Example Expressions

self-indulgence

Synonyms

Gratification, Pleasure, luxury, treat, gratification, excess, pleasure, allowance

Entry 1

Gratification, Pleasure

Entry 2

luxury, treat, gratification, excess

Entry 3

luxury, gratification, treat, pleasure, allowance

Antonyms

Restraint, Abstinence, restraint, abstinence, moderation, self-denial, denial

Entry 1

Restraint, Abstinence

Entry 2

restraint, abstinence, moderation, self-denial

Entry 3

restraint, denial, moderation

Collocations

guilty indulgence, sweet indulgence, allow indulgence, small indulgence, indulgence in

Entry 2

guilty indulgence, sweet indulgence, allow indulgence

Entry 3

sweet indulgence, guilty indulgence, small indulgence, indulgence in