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self-indulgent
[ self-in-duhl-juhnt, self- ]
adjective
- indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
- characterized by such indulgence.
self-indulgent
adjective
- tending to indulge one's own desires, etc
Derived Forms
- ˌ-ˈܱԳٱ, adverb
- ˌ-ˈܱԳ, noun
Other Word Forms
- -·ܱgԳ noun
- -·ܱgԳ· adverb
- -·ܱİ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of self-indulgent1
Example Sentences
But mental health experts stressed the importance of retirees protecting their mental well-being — a concept that might strike some older Americans as self-indulgent or woo-woo, having been raised by the stoic Silent Generation.
"I know it sounds frivolous and self-indulgent, but I recommend people give it a go," she said.
“In a moment such as this, any awards show can seem self-indulgent and superfluous.”
Actor Samuel L Jackson, dressed as Uncle Sam, acted as emcee - berating Lamar when he became too self-indulgent, and praising his duets with R&B singer SZA.
This self-indulgent account of his troubles will not make folks who don’t know Williams appreciate him.
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