indulging

Thân thiện

She is indulging in a piece of rich chocolate cake.

Definition

Noun: * The act of indulging or gratifying a desire: The action of allowing oneself or someone else to enjoy something desired, often something considered a pleasure or a treat, sometimes to excess.

Usage

The noun "indulging" refers to the specific instance or process of giving in to a wish, whim, or appetite. It often carries a connotation of self-gratification and can imply a degree of leniency or a departure from restraint or discipline.

Examples

• Her occasional indulging in rich chocolate was a simple pleasure.
• The vacation was a week of pure indulging in good food and relaxation.
• He viewed the expensive purchase as an indulging he could justify.

Advanced Usage

• "Indulging in": This is the most common collocation, followed by the object of the desire (e.g., indulging in nostalgia, indulging in a hobby).
  • She spent the afternoon indulging in her favorite novels.
• The word can describe both harmless pleasures and potentially excessive or negative behaviors, with the context determining the tone.

Variants and Related Words

• Indulge (verb): To allow oneself or another to enjoy a desired pleasure.
  • They indulge their grandchildren with gifts.
• Indulgence (noun): 1. The state or action of indulging. 2. Something enjoyed as a treat. 3. (In Roman Catholic theology) a remission of punishment for sin.
  • A glass of wine was her evening indulgence.
• Indulgent (adjective): Characterized by or given to indulgence; lenient.
  • He had an indulgent grandfather who spoiled him.

Synonyms

• Gratification
• Pampering
• Humoring
• Satisfying
• Fulfillment (of a desire)

Antonyms

• Denial
• Abstinence
• Restraint
• Discipline
• Deprivation

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

Từ đồng nghĩa

• indulgence
• pampering
• humoring