as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
a reality show about self-indulgent twentysomethings whose sole concerns seem to be getting down and getting drunk
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Recent Examples of self-indulgent
Retailers globally have quickly adopted the trend, which allows consumers to feel smarter in their shopping - being both self-indulgent and financially responsible at exactly the same time.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And at what point does self-promotion become self-indulgent?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Many other traditionalists have made a version of Scruton’s critique, insisting that contemporary art reflects self-indulgent, relativistic, and impious tendencies.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
At this point, Iran is looking less like a rival to the average Westerner, and more like an ally of the America First anti-globalist movement, successfully dismantling the illusion that exorbitant and self-indulgent Western foreign policy serves anything more than outdated narratives.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Not Trump, of all presidents, an amoral self-indulgent grifter by trade and liar by practice.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
On first listen, these first 45 seconds sound like self-indulgent throat clearing.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
In the face of such grave concerns, Alyoshka’s torments seem self-indulgent and frustrating, but his problem—whether to leave or stay—is far from insignificant.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
And to go there with a critical eye and not to be self-indulgent.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
And at what point does self-promotion become self-indulgent?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Many other traditionalists have made a version of Scruton’s critique, insisting that contemporary art reflects self-indulgent, relativistic, and impious tendencies.
—Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
At this point, Iran is looking less like a rival to the average Westerner, and more like an ally of the America First anti-globalist movement, successfully dismantling the illusion that exorbitant and self-indulgent Western foreign policy serves anything more than outdated narratives.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
Not Trump, of all presidents, an amoral self-indulgent grifter by trade and liar by practice.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
On first listen, these first 45 seconds sound like self-indulgent throat clearing.
—Jackson Howard, Pitchfork, 29 Mar. 2026
In the face of such grave concerns, Alyoshka’s torments seem self-indulgent and frustrating, but his problem—whether to leave or stay—is far from insignificant.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
And to go there with a critical eye and not to be self-indulgent.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-indulgent
Adjective
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Ticket prices range from approximately $63 for the most basic type of accommodation in off-peak times to $334 for the most luxurious suites during peak seasons.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Today, Sagamore belongs to the Opal Collection, which has luxurious properties up and down the East Coast.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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There's a sensual coo just waiting to whisper out of you this week, Sagittarius, so be sure to set aside some time for intimacy.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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The contemporary luxury womenswear brand includes structured pieces with statement cutouts aplenty in the sensual designs from Mizrahi.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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There was a time when famed hedonistic hostess Rebekah Harkness despised parties.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
8 June 2026
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Sun, sea, sand and sangria have reigned supreme here for decades, from the hedonistic super clubs that provide its late-night soundtrack, to the beach bars overlooking its famous Balearic sunset.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Self-indulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-indulgent. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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