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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..
2.
behaviorleniency or forgiveness in judgment or punishment
- The judge showed indulgence due to the defendant's remorse..
3.
socialRare favor or privilege granted to someoneRare
- He received an indulgence from the king.
4.
religious pardonDated remission of punishment in purgatoryDated
- The church granted him an indulgence.
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
moderate
not given to excessive drinking or indulgence
behavior
excessive indulgence in any activity
excessive indulgence
excessively indulging in an activity
lifestyle
extravagant way of living with luxury and indulgence
self-indulgence
luxuriously self-indulgent
enjoyment
brief period of indulgence or enjoyment
excessive indulgence
indulge excessively in an activity
indulgence
situation where one is spoiled and indulged
indulgence
showing a liking for physical pleasures
indulgence
luxuriously self-indulgent or excessive
habits
preferred indulgence or harmful activity
lack of luxury
rearing environment lacking luxury and indulgence
indulgence
indulge oneself with something luxurious or expensive
behavior
period of excessive activity or indulgence
emotional indulgence
act of indulging in an emotion or situation
self-control
avoiding indulgence in pleasures or desires
general indulgence
act of excessive indulgence in any activity
indulgence
providing everything someone desires without question
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.
The priest offered indulgence to the penitent.
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- French:indulgence, faveur, ...
- German:Genuss, Nachsicht, ...
- Italian:capriccio, concessione, ...
- Spanish:capricho, clemencia, ...
- Portuguese:indulgência, clemência, ...
- Chinese:享受, 宽容, ...
- Japanese:自己満足, 寛容, ...
- Arabic:انْغِماس, تَساهُل, ...
- Hebrew:הִתְפַּנְּקוּת, מְחִילָה, ...
- Russian:самоудовольствие, снисхождение, ...
- Ukrainian:насолода, поблажливість, ...
- Hindi:सुखभोग, रियायत, ...
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