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Definition/Meaning

(noun)

the action of catering exclusively to what one wants, often to an unrestrained or excessive degree; the action or state of being self-indulgent;

e.g. It would be a self-indulgence to eat all of this ice cream.

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Similar Words

Complacence

Complacency

Conceit

Debauchery

Disinhibition

Dissipation

Ego

Egocentrism

Egoism

Egomania

Egotism

Excess

Extravagance

Generosity

Gluttony

Greed

Hedonism

Immoderacy

Indiscipline

Indulgence

Intemperance

Liberality

Narcissism

Navel-gazing

Overindulgence

Overkill

Pomposity

Pride

Profusion

Rapacity

Self-abandonment

Self-absorption

Self-conceit

Self-concern

Self-esteem

Self-glorification

Self-importance

Self-interest

Self-love

Self-partiality

Self-regard

Self-respect

Self-satisfaction

Self-sufficiency

Selfishness

Splurge

Vainglory

Vanity

Venery

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Opposite Words

Abnegation

Abstinence

Aloofness

Altruism

Asceticism

Austerity

Continence

Detachment

Discipline

Discretion

Disinterestedness

Economy

Fairness

Frugality

Generosity

Inhibition

Magnanimity

Neutrality

Objectivity

Renunciation

Repression

Repudiation

Reserve

Self-abandonment

Self-annihilation

Self-censorship

Self-command

Self-control

Self-denial

Self-discipline

Self-flagellation

Self-government

Self-immolation

Self-mastery

Self-poise

Self-possession

Self-renunciation

Self-restraint

Self-sacrifice

Sobriety

Suppression

Temperance

Will

Willpower

Would

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Related Words

Debauchery

Egocentrism

Egoism

Egomania

Egotism

Extravagance

Frisk

Frolic

Gambol

Hedonism

Narcissism

Navel-gazing

Ploy

Profusion

Revel

Romp

Self-absorption

Self-concern

Self-interest

Self-regard

Selfishness

Spree

Waste

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