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indulgence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | self-indulgence |
| Type of | undiscipline, indiscipline |
| Has types | luxury |
| Derivation | indulge |
indulgence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | humoring, indulging, pampering |
| Type of | gratification |
| Has types | overindulgence, intemperance, binge, intemperateness, excess, self-indulgence, orgy, splurge |
| Derivation | indulge |
indulgence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | lenience, leniency |
| Type of | permissiveness, tolerance |
| Has types | softness |
| Derivation | indulge, indulgent |
too much indulgence spoils a child.
indulgence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | remittal, remission of sin, remission, absolution |
in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse.
Examples of indulgence
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With all of life's responsibilities, fun will sometimes seem like an indulgence.
From the marcandangel.com
After days of eating fish, rice and beans, it was a rich and welcome indulgence.
From the washingtonpost.com
I'm far more tempted by Glass than I would be by any other indulgence out there.
From the parenting.blogs.nytimes.com
Not everyone is fat who reads these blog, we enjoy food without over indulgence.
From the eatocracy.cnn.com
Wolsey gave a general indulgence for the forgiveness of the sins of all present.
From the en.wikipedia.org
An all-access pass in Sin City, IDs guarantee a seat at the table of indulgence.
From the usatoday.com
Many descend into self indulgence and are not taken seriously by those involved.
From the guardian.co.uk
But there was a time, Redgrave says, when she regarded theatre as an indulgence.
From the smh.com.au
Mashed potatoes, loaded with butter and cream, are a rare indulgence these days.
From the ocregister.com
- An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
- A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
- The act of indulging or gratifying a desire
- Folly: foolish or senseless behavior
- The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
- (indulge) give free rein to; "The writer indulged in metaphorical language"
- In Catholic theology, an indulgence is the full or partial remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven. The indulgence is granted by the Catholic Church after the sinner has confessed and received absolution. ...
- (indulge) , (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire; To satisfy the wishes or whims of; To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment
- (indulgent) Disposed or prone to indulge, humor, gratify, or give way to one's own or another's desires, etc. ...
