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indulged

UK
/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/
US
/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/
indulged in
indulged in

Translations

indulgedpast participle
Used to describe someone or something that has been pampered or spoiled.
The indulged child expected every wish to be granted.
Этот избалованный ребёнок ожидал, что любое его желание будет исполнено.
Additional translations
изнеженный
indulgeverb

indulged

Past Simple

indulged
Past Simple
indulged
Past Participle
indulging
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
US
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
He tends to indulge his whims too often.
Он склонен слишком часто потакать своим капризам.
He decided to indulge his curiosity by reading the book.
Он решил удовлетворить свое любопытство, прочитав книгу.
She likes to indulge her children with sweets.
Она любит баловать своих детей сладостями.
Additional translations
потворствовать
Synonyms
pamper
yield to
tolerate
allow
cater to
satisfy
gratify
spoil
Antonyms
refuse
deny
restrain

Definitions

indulgedpast participle
Having been pampered or excessively allowed to gratify one’s desires; spoiled or coddled.
The indulged child expected every wish to be granted.
indulgeverb
To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
She decided to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
To yield to the desires and whims of someone, often excessively.
He tends to indulge his children by buying them whatever they want.
To take part in an activity, especially one that is considered improper or unhealthy.
He occasionally indulges in a game of poker with his friends.
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