guilty pleasure

noun

: something pleasurable that induces a usually minor feeling of guilt

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What began as a post-war remedy for hunger in Japan has since evolved to become a global guilty pleasure, providing quick, affordable and satisfying meals for the masses. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 That claim sounds bombastic when much of the art world sees the headline grabbing Banksy as a guilty pleasure at best. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026 Insomnia Cookies From May 5 through May 12, late-night guilty pleasure Insomnia is offering a buy one, get one free cookie deal for Insomnia Rewards members. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 However, despite its ultimate ineffectiveness,Thrash's attempt to thread the needle between indulgent guilty pleasure and serious drama is apparently what drew Hyperobject Industries producers Adam McKay and Kevin Messick to the project in the first place. Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guilty pleasure

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guilty pleasure was in 1907

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“Guilty pleasure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guilty%20pleasure. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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