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indulging

[ in-duhl-jing ]

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adjective

yielding to an inclination or desire, as by eating or drinking, engaging in a pleasurable activity, etc.:
The chocolaty sweetness in this zucchini loaf makes it perfect for the indulging dieter and fussy eater alike.
yielding to someone’s wishes or whims in a lenient or permissive way; indulgent:
The menu was quite extensive, and the indulging father let his children order whatever they wanted.

noun

the act of yielding to one’s own or another’s inclination, desire, or whim; indulgence:
The primary consequence of the indulging of greed is an increase of greed.

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of indulging¹

First recorded in 1660–70; indulge ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective senses; indulge ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun sense

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I grew up in a seafood-loving household, so I’m no stranger when it comes to indulging in fish, shrimp, crab and anything else that comes fresh out of the sea.

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It can be tempting to prioritize our joy, and for many people, that joy translates to indulging in the “Harry Potter” fandom.

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The season is less about trends and more about indulging in it all— sweet, savory and everything in between.

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Whitehead’s sixth novel is the culmination of a career spent both exploring race and indulging a lifelong love of speculative fiction.

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People worldwide can’t stop craving spicy, whether that’s indulging in fiery foods or watching celebrities attempt to conquer the infamous Wings of Death.

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