indulgence

UK
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/

Traduzioni

indulgencenoun
indulgences
pl
UK
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
His indulgence in sweets led to weight gain.
Его потакание сладостям привело к набору веса.
In medieval times, people could buy an indulgence to reduce their time in purgatory.
В средние века люди могли купить индейдженцию, чтобы сократить время в чистилище.
The teacher showed indulgence towards the late students.
Учитель проявил снисхождение к опоздавшим ученикам.
indulgenceadjective
UK
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
US
/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote something associated with luxury or self-pleasure (e.g., “an indulgence package”).

Definizioni

indulgencenoun
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Her weekend indulgence was a long, relaxing bath with scented candles.
A luxury or treat that is enjoyed, often considered as unnecessary or excessive.
Chocolate is his favorite indulgence after a stressful day.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution.
The faithful sought indulgences to reduce their time in purgatory.
Excessive leniency or tolerance shown toward someone, especially a child, letting them have or do whatever they want.
The boy's rude manners were fostered by the constant indulgence of his grandparents.
indulgenceadjective
Relating to or intended for luxury, pleasure, or self-pampering; used attributively before another noun.
They treated themselves to an indulgence weekend at a five-star spa.