indulgence

[US]/ɪn'dʌldʒ(ə)ns/
[UK]/ɪn'dʌldʒəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. indulgence; pampering; habit; obsession

Phrases & Collocations

guilty indulgence

luxurious indulgence

Example Sentences

indulgence of every whim.

indulgence in irresponsible behavior.

a puritanical dislike of self-indulgence

I beg your indulgence for just a few minutes.

crusaders were offered a plenary indulgence by the Pope.

The old man demanded indulgence as his due.

indulgence that depraves the moral fiber;

Indulgence in smoking can seriously harm your health.

Her indulgence to her children was bad for them.

She allowed herself only a few moments’ indulgence in self-pity.

Friday will bring a 5.5-mile run, the extra half-mile my grueling expiation of any gastronomical indulgences during the week.

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