Indulgence
noun
The act of enjoying something or allowing oneself to have something enjoyable, usually more than what is necessary or healthy.
He considers the occasional expensive meal as an indulgence.
Often appears as...
- self-indulgence
- guilty indulgence
noun
Forgiveness for one's sins in the Christian religion, as granted by the Catholic Church through a priest.
In the Middle Ages, people sometimes bought indulgences from the Church.
Often appears as...
- sell indulgences
- grant indulgences
noun
The act of being lenient with someone, allowing them to do or have something even when it might not be appropriate or common.
Her indulgence of her children's bad behavior was causing problems.
Often appears as...
- parental indulgence
- indulgence of bad habits
noun
The act of enjoying something or allowing oneself to have something enjoyable, usually more than what is necessary or healthy.
He considers the occasional expensive meal as an indulgence.
Often appears as...
- self-indulgence
- guilty indulgence
noun
Forgiveness for one's sins in the Christian religion, as granted by the Catholic Church through a priest.
In the Middle Ages, people sometimes bought indulgences from the Church.
Often appears as...
- sell indulgences
- grant indulgences
noun
The act of being lenient with someone, allowing them to do or have something even when it might not be appropriate or common.
Her indulgence of her children's bad behavior was causing problems.
Often appears as...
- parental indulgence
- indulgence of bad habits
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Pleasure Emphasis
The word stresses on pleasure or comfort derived from an activity or object.
A warm bubble bath on a cold evening is my little indulgence.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Unnecessary
Indulgence implies a luxury or pleasure you don't necessarily need.
Eating gourmet chocolates is an indulgence I love to give myself.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Overdone
Too much indulgence might lead to negative consequences like unhealthiness.
She realized her indulgence in fast food was affecting her health.
Pro Tip 1/3Pleasure Emphasis
The word stresses on pleasure or comfort derived from an activity or object.
A warm bubble bath on a cold evening is my little indulgence.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Unnecessary
Indulgence implies a luxury or pleasure you don't necessarily need.
Eating gourmet chocolates is an indulgence I love to give myself.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Overdone
Too much indulgence might lead to negative consequences like unhealthiness.
She realized her indulgence in fast food was affecting her health.
Pro Tip 1/3Pleasure Emphasis
The word stresses on pleasure or comfort derived from an activity or object.
A warm bubble bath on a cold evening is my little indulgence.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Unnecessary
Indulgence implies a luxury or pleasure you don't necessarily need.
Eating gourmet chocolates is an indulgence I love to give myself.
Pro Tip 3/3Can Be Overdone
Too much indulgence might lead to negative consequences like unhealthiness.
She realized her indulgence in fast food was affecting her health.
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Learning from past...
no indulgences around that I could buy so I had this sin on my soul when I went to my first confession I told the priest right away he said no problem it wasn't a religious service but then unfortunately said and what else my child and then came my seconds and I tried to sandwich it in between talking too much in church witching harm to
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Jay Walker: A library of...
actually hand-wrote these things called indulgences, which were forgiveness’s on pieces of paper. They traveled all around Europe and sold by the hundreds or by the thousands. They got you out of purgatory faster. And when the printing press was invented what they found was they could print indulgences,
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Why do we sleep? PIPE...
while those that are less important tend to fade away and be less important. So we've had three explanations for why we might sleep, and I think the important thing to realize is that the details will vary, and it's probable we sleep for multiple different reasons. But sleep is not an indulgence.
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History 101: The...
was the ultimate spiritual authority. Plus, he criticized the Church for selling indulgences, the practice of purchasing forgiveness of one's sins by giving money to the Church. Luther believed the Church needed to revise its doctrine by returning to the Bible's teachings
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A Fun, Animated History...
out of punishment so they can go to heaven and why should it be easier for the rich to avoid a long time in purgatory than it is for the poor he thinks it's way too much about money and too little about god when priests sell letters of indulgence with slogans such
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Philip Zimbardo: The...
places, people, sensuality. Any time perspective in excess has more negatives than positives. What do futures sacrifice for success? They sacrifice family time. They sacrifice friend time. They sacrifice fun time. They sacrifice personal indulgence.
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Gavin Pretor-Pinney:...
he described the clouds as the patron godesses of idle fellows two and a half thousand years ago, and you can see what he means. It's just that these days, us adults seem reluctant to allow ourselves the indulgence of just allowing our imaginations
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Why dieting doesn't...
are less likely to be overweight, and they spend less time thinking about food. Controlled eaters are more vulnerable to overeating in response to advertising, super-sizing, and the all-you-can-eat buffet. And a small indulgence,
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Safari Live - Day 284 PIPE...
conflict what exactly the purpose of the saliva overed indulgence is really I'm unsure of maybe someone up that can inform me if they know why do male leopards when they encounter each other drool so much I really don't know it's
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Cloudy with a chance of...
allow ourselves the indulgence of joy allowing our imaginations to drift along in the breeze and I think that's a pity I think we should perhaps do a bit more of it I think we should be a bit more
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Learning from past...
no indulgences around that I could buy so I had this sin on my soul when I went to my first confession I told the priest right away he said no problem it wasn't a religious service but then unfortunately said and what else my child and then came my seconds and I tried to sandwich it in between talking too much in church witching harm to
Video examples
Jay Walker: A library of...
actually hand-wrote these things called indulgences, which were forgiveness’s on pieces of paper. They traveled all around Europe and sold by the hundreds or by the thousands. They got you out of purgatory faster. And when the printing press was invented what they found was they could print indulgences,
Video examples
Why do we sleep? PIPE...
while those that are less important tend to fade away and be less important. So we've had three explanations for why we might sleep, and I think the important thing to realize is that the details will vary, and it's probable we sleep for multiple different reasons. But sleep is not an indulgence.
Video examples
History 101: The...
was the ultimate spiritual authority. Plus, he criticized the Church for selling indulgences, the practice of purchasing forgiveness of one's sins by giving money to the Church. Luther believed the Church needed to revise its doctrine by returning to the Bible's teachings
Video examples
A Fun, Animated History...
out of punishment so they can go to heaven and why should it be easier for the rich to avoid a long time in purgatory than it is for the poor he thinks it's way too much about money and too little about god when priests sell letters of indulgence with slogans such
Video examples
Philip Zimbardo: The...
places, people, sensuality. Any time perspective in excess has more negatives than positives. What do futures sacrifice for success? They sacrifice family time. They sacrifice friend time. They sacrifice fun time. They sacrifice personal indulgence.
Video examples
Gavin Pretor-Pinney:...
he described the clouds as the patron godesses of idle fellows two and a half thousand years ago, and you can see what he means. It's just that these days, us adults seem reluctant to allow ourselves the indulgence of just allowing our imaginations
Video examples
Why dieting doesn't...
are less likely to be overweight, and they spend less time thinking about food. Controlled eaters are more vulnerable to overeating in response to advertising, super-sizing, and the all-you-can-eat buffet. And a small indulgence,
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Safari Live - Day 284 PIPE...
conflict what exactly the purpose of the saliva overed indulgence is really I'm unsure of maybe someone up that can inform me if they know why do male leopards when they encounter each other drool so much I really don't know it's
Video examples
Cloudy with a chance of...
allow ourselves the indulgence of joy allowing our imaginations to drift along in the breeze and I think that's a pity I think we should perhaps do a bit more of it I think we should be a bit more
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
My hair is naturally straight, and I maintain its texture. My weekly indulgence is an egg-white and olive oil hair mask that deep-conditions and adds incredible shine.
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Erika Christensen
American Actress
I didn't plan on going to college, at least not a full-time schedule. I still have that plan. I may take some individual classes at some point as an indulgence.
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Beyonce Knowles
American Musician
I always treat myself to one meal on Sundays when I can have whatever I want. Usually it's pizza, which is my favorite indulgence.
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Robert A. Heinlein
American Writer
It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Grief is the agony of an instant; the indulgence of grief the blunder of a life.
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Carla Gugino
American Actress
I'm a sensualist. My two main indulgences are dark chocolate and massages.
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Tom Robbins
American Author
Usually, autobiography is such an indulgence of the ego.
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Sanya Richards-Ross
American Athlete
My indulgences are Skittles and rum raisin ice cream.
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Ben Fogle
English Writer
Holidays are our one big family indulgence.
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Dick Van Dyke
American Actor
My life has been a magnificent indulgence.
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
My hair is naturally straight, and I maintain its texture. My weekly indulgence is an egg-white and olive oil hair mask that deep-conditions and adds incredible shine.
Quote examples
Erika Christensen
American Actress
I didn't plan on going to college, at least not a full-time schedule. I still have that plan. I may take some individual classes at some point as an indulgence.
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Beyonce Knowles
American Musician
I always treat myself to one meal on Sundays when I can have whatever I want. Usually it's pizza, which is my favorite indulgence.
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Robert A. Heinlein
American Writer
It's an indulgence to sit in a room and discuss your beliefs as if they were a juicy piece of gossip.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
Grief is the agony of an instant; the indulgence of grief the blunder of a life.
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Carla Gugino
American Actress
I'm a sensualist. My two main indulgences are dark chocolate and massages.
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Tom Robbins
American Author
Usually, autobiography is such an indulgence of the ego.
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Sanya Richards-Ross
American Athlete
My indulgences are Skittles and rum raisin ice cream.
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Ben Fogle
English Writer
Holidays are our one big family indulgence.
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Dick Van Dyke
American Actor
My life has been a magnificent indulgence.
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