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self-indulgence

UK
/ˌself.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US
/ˌsɛlf.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/

Translations

self-indulgencenoun
UK
/ˌself.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US
/ˌsɛlf.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
Usually uncountable; plural self-indulgences is also possible for separate instances.
баловствоО приятном, но необязательном или излишнем удовольствии, угощении, отдыхе.
A weekend at the spa was a rare self-indulgence.
Поездка в спа на выходные была редким баловством.
потаканиеО чрезмерном удовлетворении своих желаний и слабостей.
His self-indulgence with expensive desserts eventually affected his health.
Его потакание своему пристрастию к дорогим десертам в итоге сказалось на здоровье.
Additional translations
потворствоКнижн.; близко по смыслу к «потакание», обычно с оттенком чрезмерности.
Synonyms
excess
indulgence
self-gratification
overindulgence
hedonism
intemperance
dissipation
debauchery
profligacy
self-indulgentness
Antonyms
self-restraint
self-denial
restraint
moderation
temperance
discipline
asceticism
abstinence
austerity
self-indulgenceadjective
Attributive use only; used before another noun to describe something associated with self-indulgence.
Synonyms
dissolute
pampered
sybaritic
decadent
profligate
immoderate
intemperate
pleasure-seeking
hedonistic
overindulgent
indulgent
self-indulgent

Definitions

self-indulgencenoun
the practice of allowing yourself to enjoy things too much, especially in a way that is excessive
His self-indulgence with expensive desserts eventually affected his health.
an instance of treating yourself to something pleasant or luxurious, especially when it is unnecessary or excessive
A weekend at the spa was a rare self-indulgence.
self-indulgenceadjective
used before another noun to describe something characterized by or involving self-indulgence
His self-indulgence habits made it hard to save money.
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