How to Use indulgent in a Sentence

indulgent

adjective

• He gave the child an indulgent smile.
• Your life may already feel overwhelming, and writing seems indulgent, if not a waste of time.
  — Nihar Chhaya, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
• The idea of devoting time to self-compassion feels self-indulgent.
  — Rob Dube, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021
• Few things are as deliciously indulgent as sipping a glass of bubbly.
  — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, 1 Nov. 2021
• Both my diet and my sleep schedule turned dysfunctional and indulgent.
  — Shayna Goodman, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2021
• More than 600 pages of text, conveyed in very small type, this tome requires the most patient and indulgent of readers.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 4 Nov. 2021
• Menu offerings range from vegan crab cakes to indulgent fried sandwiches at food trucks and sit-down restaurants.
  — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2021
• Dr Teal’s products, like foaming bubble bath with Epsom salts and lavender, can make bath time feel more indulgent.
  — New York Times, 4 Nov. 2021
• Let the gluten-free folks enjoy something a little more indulgent than a joyless quinoa salad or floppy celery sticks—and unveil this tasty quick bread.
  — Serena Coady, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2021
• The chorizo also added an extra richness to the queso that was missing in the brisket queso, a nice addition for a pretty indulgent snack.
  — Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 7 Sep. 2021
• Despite launching just three years ago, the brand is already a leader in the clean beauty space thanks to its dreamy aesthetic and easy, yet indulgent, formulas.
  — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2021
• Living in a world meticulously designed to accommodate your needs—and even your most indulgent wants—is privilege.
  — Ronit Molko, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2021
• Luhrmann’s lavish, visually indulgent interpretation helped bring these themes to life for a new generation.
  — Mekita Rivas, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2021
• But more, in this case, never comes across as excessive or even indulgent; Gaga is above all else a seasoned and master performer, working the crowd with song, stories and funny one-liners.
  — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2021
• Brunch is the most indulgent of all meals, and it is meant to be savored with friends.
  — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022
• The Krug Grand Cuvee, which goes for around $300 a bottle, is the most indulgent.
  — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
• Fall dessert recipes range from healthy-ish to just plain indulgent.
  — Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2022
• The Batman errs on the side of letting Reeves have his indulgent way.
  — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2022
• But the film is also too long, too self-indulgent, just too much.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2022
• For the chocolate lovers in your life, try this recipe for a rich and indulgent birthday cake.
  — Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 14 Apr. 2022
• This recipe is so creamy and indulgent that the addition of peas won't even phase picky eaters.
  — Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 15 June 2022
• Digging through these results felt like the type of fun that’s both earnest and indulgent.
  — Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
• Rich and creamy and indulgent, as any love affair should be.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2022
• Monday night brings the end of what has been one of 2022’s most indulgent pleasures — and one that calls to mind the TV of a decade prior.
  — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 21 Mar. 2022
• Treat steak-loving dads to an indulgent cut on the Upper West Side.
  — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 15 June 2022
• Just be sure to pair this with a Paleo dessert recipe to guarantee the day is at least a bit indulgent!
  — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2022
• Each grain is its own entity, slick with enough oil to make the mound feel indulgent.
  — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
• Blues is indulgent, a narrative feast of twists and turns.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022
• The highlight of this indulgent treat is the generous scoop of homemade cookie butter cheesecake filling, which adds a creamy and rich element to the dish.
  — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024
• Some of fall 2024’s biggest nail color trends will follow suit, inspiring more indulgent beverage choices during the cooler months.
  — Annie Blay, Allure, 11 July 2024

Last Updated: 14 Sep 2024