self-indulgence

noun
UK: /ˌself.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/
US: /ˌself.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/

  1. The act of allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy.

    1. I love self-indulgence, especially when I'm on vacation.
    2. A little self-indulgence now and then is okay, but too much can be harmful.

  2. The habit of excessively gratifying one's own desires; lack of restraint.

    1. His self-indulgence got him into debt and trouble.
    2. The novel portrays the decadent self-indulgence of the wealthy upper class.

Synonyms

debauchery gratification excess indulgence extravagance profligacy hedonism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-indulgence" in English means: The act of allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy., The habit of excessively gratifying one's own desires; lack of restraint..

The phonetic transcription of "self-indulgence" is /ˌself.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/ in British English and /ˌself.ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-indulgence": debauchery, gratification, excess, indulgence, extravagance, profligacy, hedonism.

Example usage of "self-indulgence": "I love self-indulgence, especially when I'm on vacation.". More examples on the page.