- self-in|dul|gence
- self-in|dul|gence «SEHLF ihn DUHL juhns», noun.the gratification of one's own desires, passions, or the like, with too little regard for the welfare of others.
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self-in|dul|gence
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self-indulgence — [self′in dul′jəns] n. indulgence of one s own desires, impulses, etc. self indulgent adj. * * * self in·dul·gence (sĕlf ĭn dŭlʹjəns) n. Excessive indulgence of one s own appetites and desires. self in·dulʹgent adj. self in·dulʹgent·ly adv. * *… … Universalium
Self-indulgence — Self in*dul gence, n. Indulgence of one s appetites, desires, or inclinations; the opposite of {self restraint}, and {self denial}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
indulgence — in|dul|gence [ınˈdʌldʒəns] n 1.) [U] the habit of allowing yourself to do or have whatever you want, or allowing someone else to do or have whatever they want →self indulgence at ↑self indulgent 2.) something that you do or have for pleasure, not … Dictionary of contemporary English
indulgence — in|dul|gence [ ın dʌldʒəns ] noun 1. ) uncount the act of doing or having something that is not good for you: indulgence in: indulgence in alcohol a ) behavior toward someone that is very kind, especially when it should be strict: She treated her … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
