indulgence
ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns
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Definition of indulgence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
self-enjoymentact of allowing oneself to enjoy a desired pleasure
  • He considered the extra slice of cake a small indulgence..
gratification luxury satisfaction
2.
behaviorleniency or forgiveness in judgment or punishment
  • The judge showed indulgence due to the defendant's remorse..
forgiveness leniency mercy
3.
socialRarefavor or privilege granted to someoneRare
  • He received an indulgence from the king.
favor privilege
4.
religious pardonDatedremission of punishment in purgatoryDated
  • The church granted him an indulgence.
absolution forgiveness
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Expressions with indulgence

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letting oneself enjoy pleasures too much, without restraint
His self-indulgence drained his savings and worried his family.

Origin of indulgence

Latin, indulgentia (kindness)

Terms with indulgence included in their meaning

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indulgent gift
item given to someone as a pleasure or indulgence
celebration
special indulgence or luxury
indulgence
indulge in something special for oneself
indulgence
indulge in something enjoyable
self-restraint
practice of refraining from indulgence
indulgence
eat excessively without restraint
soberadj.
moderate
not given to excessive drinking or indulgence
behavior
excessive indulgence in any activity

Examples of indulgence in a sentence

  • His shopping spree was a rare indulgence.
  • Her indulgence towards her children was well-known.
  • The teacher's indulgence made the students feel understood.
  • She was granted an indulgence to skip the line.
  • The indulgence allowed him to park for free.
  • He sought indulgence for his sins.

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  1. French:indulgence, faveur, ...
  2. German:Genuss, Nachsicht, ...
  3. Italian:capriccio, concessione, ...
  4. Spanish:capricho, clemencia, ...
  5. Portuguese:indulgência, clemência, ...
  6. Chinese:享受, 宽容, ...
  7. Japanese:自己満足, 寛容, ...
  8. Arabic:انْغِماس, تَساهُل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְפַּנְּקוּת, מְחִילָה, ...
  10. Russian:самоудовольствие, снисхождение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:насолода, поблажливість, ...
  12. Hindi:सुखभोग, रियायत, ...
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