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in·dul·gence ( n-d l j ns)n.1. a. The act or an instance of indulging; gratification: indulgence of every whim. b. The state of being indulgent. 2. a. The act of indulging in something: indulgence in irresponsible behavior. b. Something indulged in: Sports cars are an expensive indulgence. 3. Liberal or lenient treatment; tolerance: treated their grandchildren with fond indulgence. 4. Self-indulgence: a life of wealth and indulgence. 5. a. Something granted as a favor or privilege. b. Permission to extend the time of payment or performance. c. Patient attention: I beg your indulgence for just a few minutes. 6. Roman Catholic Church The remission of temporal punishment still due for a sin that has been sacramentally absolved. tr.v. in·dul·genced, in·dul·genc·ing, in·dul·genc·es Roman Catholic Church To attach an indulgence to. |
indulgence Noun 1. something that is allowed because it gives pleasure; extravagance 2. the act of indulging oneself or someone else 3. liberal or tolerant treatment 4. something granted as a favour or privilege 5. RC Church a remission of the temporal punishment for sin after its guilt has been forgiven
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | indulgence - an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desiresluxury - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity | | 2. | indulgence - a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"softness - a disposition to be lenient in judging others; "softness is not something permitted of good leaders" | | 3. | indulgence - the act of indulging or gratifying a desirebinge, orgy, splurge - any act of immoderate indulgence; "an orgy of shopping"; "an emotional binge"; "a splurge of spending" | | 4. | indulgence - foolish or senseless behavior frolic, gambol, romp, caper, play - gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly" | | 5. | indulgence - the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse" |
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Translationsindulgence [ɪnˈdʌldʒəns] n → vicio indulgence [ɪnˈdʌldʒəns] indulge n ( pleasure) → Luxus m; indulgence [ɪnˈdʌldʒəns] n → lusso (che uno si permette) (= leniency); indulgenza
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