Meaning & use
indulgence
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy a pleasure, often more than is strictly necessary or wise.
See it in a sentence
A slice of chocolate cake felt like a small indulgence after such a hard week.
His parents' constant indulgence left him unprepared for any kind of disappointment.
A note on using this word
In Catholic tradition, an indulgence historically referred to a pardon reducing punishment for sin, a distinct historical sense worth knowing.
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Words with an opposite meaning
restraintabstinence
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