indulgence


indulgence

noun

Definition of INDULGENCE

1
an act of kind assistance <as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents>
2
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary <bubble baths were her one indulgence>
Related Words extravagance, nonessential; dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat; accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

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