indulgence

in·dul·gence

noun \in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s\

Definition of INDULGENCE

1

: remission of part or all of the temporal and especially purgatorial punishment that according to Roman Catholicism is due for sins whose eternal punishment has been remitted and whose guilt has been pardoned (as through the sacrament of reconciliation)

2

: the act of indulging : the state of being indulgent

3

a : an indulgent act b : an extension of time for payment or performance granted as a favor

4

a : the act of indulging in something; especially : self-indulgence b : something indulged in <walk off gastronomic indulgences — Barbara L. Michaels>

Examples of INDULGENCE

1. She lived a life of selfish indulgence.
2. his indulgence in forbidden pleasures
3. She found that she couldn't afford the indulgences she had once enjoyed.
4. For our anniversary we allowed ourselves the indulgence of an elegant dinner at our favorite restaurant.
5. Good food is my only indulgence.

First Known Use of INDULGENCE

14th century

Related to INDULGENCE

Synonyms: benevolence, boon, courtesy, grace, favor, kindness, mercy, service, turn

Antonyms: basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement

Related Words: dispensation, waiver; advantage, benefit, blessing, godsend, manna; liberty, license (or licence), privilege

Near Antonyms: hindrance, hurdle, impediment, interference, obstacle

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