INDULGENCE


Meaning of INDULGENCE in English

n. 25B6; noun

the indulgence of all his desires : SATISFACTION, gratification, fulfilment.

excess indulgence contributed to his ill-health : SELF-GRATIFICATION, self-indulgence, overindulgence, intemperance, immoderation, excess, excessiveness, lack of restraint, extravagance, decadence, pleasure-seeking, sybaritism.

they viewed holidays as an indulgence : EXTRAVAGANCE, luxury, treat, non-essential, extra, frill.

her indulgence left him spoilt : PAMPERING, coddling, mollycoddling, cosseting, babying.

his parents view his lapses with indulgence : TOLERANCE, forbearance, understanding, kindess, compassion, sympathy, forgiveness, leniency.

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