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self-indulgence Definition

self·-indulgence (-in duljəns)

noun

indulgence of one's own desires, impulses, etc.

self-indulgence Related Forms
self·-indulgent adjective
self-indulgence Synonyms

self-indulgence

n.

incontinence, excess, intemperance, hedonism; see greed, indulgence 3.

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.

—Waugh, Evelyn Arthur StJohn