Meaning & use
Indulging
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Allowing oneself or someone else to enjoy a pleasure, especially freely or without restraint.
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They spent the evening indulging in rich desserts and good wine.
She indulges her children's every request, much to her own regret.
A note on using this word
Often followed by 'in', as in 'indulging in', when describing an activity or pleasure being enjoyed.
Words with a similar meaning
pamperingsatisfying
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Words with an opposite meaning
denyingrestraining
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