SELF-INDULGENCE Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

self-indulgence

noun

Definition of self-indulgence

as in complacency

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Recent Examples of self-indulgence With 17 songs and a long runtime, In Time of Dragons is a reminder that Tori Amos has never shied away from self-indulgence. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026 But self-indulgence is the whole point of This Music May Contain Hope, and the album wouldn’t work at all without her flamboyant grandiosity. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026 That such a hefty topic can be used to create such breathless, eye-watering comedy without tipping into self-indulgence — and without robbing the film of its most meaningful drama — is practically a miracle. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 The top reason people resist showing themselves kindness, research has found, is the belief that self-compassion indicates laziness or self-indulgence. — Nir Eyal, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-indulgence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-indulgence

Noun

But institutional longevity should never become institutional complacency.

— David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But not for the first time, Putin’s complacency led to overconfidence.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of complacency

Noun

This is consistent with the film’s overarching preoccupation with greed, which here takes the form of gluttony.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026
The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of gluttony

Noun

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, 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

Definition of indulgence

Noun

The single-sink bathroom vanity had just enough room for two, but the massive walk-in shower featured a soaking tub.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The desk-sized vanity mirror features a sturdy silicone base with Mira, Rumi and Zoey’s faces on the bottom, alongside a tray for your hair accessories.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026

Definition of vanity

Noun

To be successful now is to achieve the satisfaction of one’s greed, which of course is enlarged by every additional prospect of satisfaction.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
VanNess says to help with housing affordability, there needs to be more focus on nonprofit developers whose aim is not greed.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of greed

Noun

This linen pair features a high waist and an elastic band for those moments of overindulgence.

— Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Their overindulgence allowed filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh and Robert Rodriguez to emerge and find an audience for scrappy and transgressive stories.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 15 July 2026

Definition of overindulgence

Noun

The situation gets even worse once Bonnie’s concerned parents try to connect their daughter with friends by buying her a Lilypad, a child-appropriate smart tablet in frog-like casing, voiced with slappably perky self-satisfaction by Greta Lee.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
After 50 minutes of self-satisfaction, the hero fades serenely into a sunset that Dudamel made miraculously mystical.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Definition of self-satisfaction

Noun

Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Heat dissipation Shedding waste heat is a significant problem—and probably the biggest challenge in orbit.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026