self-indulgence
She allowed herself a moment of self-indulgence with a large slice of chocolate cake.
Noun: 1. The act of allowing oneself to have or do things for pleasure, especially to an excessive degree: It refers to the habit of satisfying one's own desires, whims, or appetites without restraint or consideration for consequences. 2. A lack of self-control in gratifying one's own wishes: It implies a state of being overly permissive with oneself, often regarding physical comforts, luxuries, or emotional impulses.
Self-indulgence is used to describe behavior that prioritizes personal pleasure or comfort, typically seen as excessive or lacking in discipline. It often carries a mildly negative or critical connotation, suggesting a lack of moderation. - It is commonly used as a non-count noun (e.g., "a life of self-indulgence"). - It can be modified by adjectives like "sheer," "pure," "reckless," or "childish."
- Noun:
- His weekend of self-indulgence involved expensive meals and no work.
- She viewed buying the expensive handbag as an act of pure self-indulgence.
- The artist's self-indulgence led to a film that was far too long for most audiences.
- "To indulge in self-indulgence": A somewhat redundant but emphatic phrase highlighting the deliberate nature of the act.
- After the exams, she decided to indulge in a little self-indulgence at the spa.
- Conceptual use: Can be discussed as a philosophical or psychological concept related to hedonism, willpower, or ethical living.
- The sermon warned against the spiritual dangers of self-indulgence.
- Self-indulgent (adjective): Characterized by or exhibiting self-indulgence.
- He wrote a self-indulgent memoir that focused only on his own feelings.
- Indulgence (noun): The act of indulging or gratifying a desire. ( is the broader term, which can be granted by oneself or by others.)
- Self-gratification (noun): The act of pleasing or satisfying oneself, often used synonymously with .
- Intemperance: Lack of moderation or restraint, especially in drinking alcohol or eating.
- Overindulgence: Excessive indulgence.
- Hedonism: The pursuit of pleasure as the highest good.
- Luxury: (When referring to an act or item chosen for pleasure rather than necessity)
- Self-discipline: The ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses.
- Abstinence: The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something.
- Asceticism: Severe self-discipline and avoidance of all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
- Temperance: Moderation or self-restraint, especially in eating and drinking.
- "A fit of self-indulgence": A short period where one abandons restraint.
- In a fit of self-indulgence, he ate the entire cake.
- "To wallow in self-indulgence": To revel or take excessive pleasure in indulging oneself, often with a sense of guilt or abandon.
- After the breakup, she wallowed in self-indulgence, watching sad movies and eating ice cream.
She allowed herself a moment of self-indulgence with a large slice of chocolate cake.
- excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
- the intemperance of their language
- an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires