indulgence
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
indulgences
plural
indulgences
Britannica Dictionary definition of INDULGENCE
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the behavior or attitude of people who allow themselves to do what they want or who allow other people to do what they want
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see also self-indulgence
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She lived a life of selfish indulgence.
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They treated the sick boy with indulgence. = They showed great indulgence toward the sick boy.
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Ladies and gentlemen, I ask your indulgence [=patience] for a moment while my assistant prepares the next act.
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[noncount]
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the act of doing something that you enjoy but that is usually thought of as wrong or unhealthy
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his indulgence in forbidden pleasures
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[count]
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something that is done or enjoyed as a special pleasure
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She found that she couldn't afford the indulgences she had once enjoyed.
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For our anniversary we allowed ourselves the indulgence of an elegant dinner at our favorite restaurant.
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Good food is my only indulgence.
