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   In·dul·gence

   /inˈdəlj(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of indulging: "indulgence in self-pity" Similar satisfactionsatisfyinggratificationgratifyingfulfillmentfulfillingsatiationappeasementassuagementquenchingslakingaccommodationself-gratificationself-indulgenceoverindulgenceoverconsumptionintemperanceimmoderationimmoderatenessdissipationdissolutiondissolutenessdebaucheryexcessexcessivenesslack of restraintprodigalityextravagancedecadencepleasure-seekingwantonnesslack of self-controlrare:sybaritismpamperingcoddlingmollycoddlingcossetingbabyingmotheringnannyingspoilinghumoringcatering to someone's every whimpartialityOpposite denialmoderation
   • ▪ the state or attitude of being indulgent or tolerant: "she regarded his affairs with a casual, slightly amused indulgence" Similar toleranceforbearancehumanitycompassionkindnessunderstandingsympathyliberalnessliberalityforgivenessleniencylenienceclemencymercymercifulnessOpposite severity
   • ▪ a thing that is indulged in; a luxury: "Claire collects shoes—it is her indulgence" Similar extravaganceluxurytreatcomfortnonessentialextrafrillOpposite necessity
   • 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages. historical
   • 3. an extension of the time in which a bill or debt has to be paid: "the notice given granted a final indulgence of four weeks"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin indulgentia, from the verb indulgere (see indulge).

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDULGENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 1. the act of indulging or state of being indulgent. 2. a pleasure, habit, etc, indulged in; extravagance. fur coats are an indulgence. 3. liberal or tolerant treatment. 4. something granted as a favour or privilege.

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   a catering to someone's mood or whim; humoring: The sick man demanded indulgence as his due. something indulged in: Her favorite indulgence was candy. Roman Catholic Church .

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › indulgenceindulgence | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   indulgence meaning: 1. behaviour in which you eat or drink too much or do anything you want: 2. something that you do…. Learn more.

5. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › indulgenceindulgence - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Feb 26, 2024 · indulgence ( countable and uncountable, plural indulgences) The act of indulging . Tolerance. The act of catering to someone's every desire. A wish or whim satisfied . Something in which someone indulges . An indulgent act; a favour granted; gratification . ( Roman Catholicism) A pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory ...

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   indulgence meaning, definition, what is indulgence: the habit of allowing yourself to do or ...: Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › indulgeindulge verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [intransitive, transitive] to allow yourself to have or do something that you like, especially something that is considered bad for you. indulge in something They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping. She has never been one to indulge in gossip. She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indulgingIndulging - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   3 days ago · noun. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire. synonyms: humoring, indulgence, pampering. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Indulging." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/indulging. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family.