Synonyms of indulgence

indulgence

noun

in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 

1

as in kindness

an act of kind assistance

as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kindness
• privilege
• service
• grace
• courtesy
• mercy
• blessing
• benevolence
• favor
• benefit
• advantage
• boon
• waiver
• turn
• dispensation
• liberty
• license
• godsend
• manna

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• interference
• obstacle
• impediment
• hindrance
• hurdle

2

as in luxury

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

bubble baths were her one indulgence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• luxury
• amenity
• comfort
• extra
• superfluity
• extravagance
• frill
• option
• accessory
• treat
• nicety
• nonessential
• dainty
• delicacy
• accoutrement
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• must
• necessity
• requirement
• essential
• fundamental
• basic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indulgence

In this view, regulation, safety testing, liability, and labor protections are all indulgences that a superpower can no longer afford. — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Marienlyst Strandhotel, right on the waterfront in Helsingør, is a truly wonderful escape that features sweeping views, spa indulgence, and effortless Scandi style. — Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

As emails and text messages tug at our sleeves, even a short lull in the labors of the day can feel like an indulgence. — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

The book opens with Haskell cheekily insisting for a bartender to go ahead and add a floral garnish to his cocktail, and that wry indulgence in the fun of flowers and in deeper botanical knowledge is found on every page. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026