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self-indulgence

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self-in·dul·gence (slfn-dljns)
n.
Excessive indulgence of one's own appetites and desires.
self-in·dulgent adj.
self-in·dulgent·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.self-indulgenceself-indulgence - an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
indulgence
indiscipline, undiscipline - the trait of lacking discipline
luxury - something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
2.self-indulgence - excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language"
intemperateness, intemperance
spree, fling - a brief indulgence of your impulses
dissipation, licentiousness, profligacy, dissolution, looseness - dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure
jag - a bout of drinking or drug taking
humoring, indulging, pampering, indulgence - the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
self-indulgence
noun extravagance, excess, incontinence, dissipation, self-gratification, intemperance, sensualism Going to the movies is one of my biggest self-indulgences.
Translations
self-indulgence [ˌselfɪnˈdʌldʒəns] N → excesos mpl (en el comer etc), falta f de moderación
self-indulgence [ˌsɛlfɪnˈdʌldʒ/əns] n → indulgenza verso le proprie passioni
self-indulgence [ˌsɛlfɪnˈdʌldʒ/əns] n → indulgenza verso le proprie passioni


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"It's a mere excuse for self-indulgence and sensuality," he said.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
The caprice of the winds, like the wilfulness of men, is fraught with the disastrous consequences of self-indulgence.
The Mirror of the Sea by Conrad, Joseph View in context
But for you I might sink into the grossest condition of self-indulgence and carelessness about the wants of others, from the mere habit of being constantly cared for myself, and having all my wants anticipated or immediately supplied, while left in total ignorance of what is done for me, - if Rose did not enlighten me now and then; and I should receive all your kindness as a matter of course, and never know how much I owe you.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Bronte, Anne View in context
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