Synonyms of indulgences

indulgences

noun

plural of indulgence

1

as in services

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

• services
• privileges
• benevolences
• graces
• courtesies
• mercies
• favors
• benefits
• advantages
• dispensations
• boons
• waivers
• blessings
• liberties
• turns
• licenses
• godsends
• mannas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obstacles
• impediments
• interferences
• hurdles
• hindrances

2

as in amenities

something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

bubble baths were her one indulgence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amenities
• luxuries
• extras
• extravagances
• comforts
• superfluities
• options
• frills
• delicacies
• accessories
• dainties
• treats
• nonessentials
• niceties
• accoutrements
• bells and whistles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• requirements
• necessities
• essentials
• fundamentals
• basics
• musts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of indulgences

Summer is a great time to revisit juicy, fresh, or sweet gourmands, but as the weather cools down, we’re reminded of more nuanced indulgences. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

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

Wellness elements are also included in the itineraries, adding balance to the indulgences through activities like spa treatments and movement sessions. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

The post-pandemic YOLO spending binges have given way to micro-indulgences. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

With an abundance of genre-crossing indulgences that are scary, surreal, and sometimes silly, the Paramount+ hit is operating at full warp speed in this penultimate outing, the debut episode of which just premiered on July 23, 2026. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 July 2026

Small daily habits often have a bigger impact on blood sugar control than occasional indulgences. — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026

Most of us can remember when little indulgences didn’t require much thought. — Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 July 2026

Chocolate is one of Americans' favorite indulgences, with consumers spending billions of dollars on it every year. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 27 June 2026