self-indulgence
self-indulgence
Definition
self·-indulgence (-in dul′jəns)
noun
indulgence of one's own desires, impulses, etc.
self′·-indul′gent adjective
self-indulgence
Synonyms
self-indulgence
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- avoid: However, Return to Cookie Mountain is largely a delight - an experimental album with a pop heart that avoids self-indulgence.
- associate: There is a degree of self-indulgence associated with this placement, and this can result in a failure to attain potential success.
- see: See self-indulgence as an enemy to be avoided and luck will find you.
Adjective modifier
- little: Decorated with abundant fresh flowers and perfumed candles, the shop provides a wonderfully ambient setting for a little self-indulgence.
- such: But no time for such self-indulgence that particular day.
- sheer: This is above all a series which tries to shock, and it sometimes loses force through sheer self-indulgence.
- mere: But feeling without will or thought is impotent and tends to degenerate into mere self-indulgence.
self-indulgence Quotes
Meanwhile, you will write an essay on'self-indulgence'. There will be a prize of half a crown for the longest essay, irrespective of any possible merit.
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