indulgence

• Substantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, einem Wunsch, einer Laune oder einem Verlangen nachzugeben, oft mit der Konnotation fehlender Zurückhaltung oder Selbstkontrolle; auch der Genuss selbst oder die Nachsicht gegenüber sich selbst oder anderen.

A noun referring to the act of yielding to or gratifying a desire, wish, or whim, often implying a lack of restraint or self-control.

1. Giving in to desiresB2formal

   The act of allowing oneself to have or do something that is enjoyable, often without restraint.

   Hingabe an Genüsse

   • His indulgence in rich food led to health problems.
   • She allowed herself the occasional indulgence of a long, hot bath.
   • The party was a night of pure indulgence.

   Synonymeexcessextravagancegratificationluxurypamperingpleasuresatisfactionself-indulgencetreatwantonness

   Antonymeabstinencedisciplinemoderationrestraintself-denialtemperance

2. Yielding to othersB2formal

   A willingness to allow someone to have or do what they want, often to please them.

   Nachgiebigkeit

   • The teacher showed great indulgence towards her students' requests.
   • He treated his grandchildren with gentle indulgence.
   • Her constant indulgence of his whims spoiled him.

   Synonymeaccommodationacquiescencecomplaisanceforbearanceleniencypatiencepermissivenesstolerance

   Antonymefirmnessharshnessrigorseveritystrictness

3. Fulfilling a wishB2formal

   The act of satisfying a particular desire or wish.

   Erfüllung eines Wunsches

   • The trip was an indulgence of her lifelong dream to see the pyramids.
   • Buying that expensive watch was a rare indulgence for him.
   • He saw the dessert as a small indulgence after a hard week.

   Synonymeappeasementfulfillmentgratificationpamperingsatisfaction

   Antonymeabstinencedenialdeprivationrefusalrestraint

4. Foolish behaviorC1formal

   Actions that are silly, unwise, or lacking in good sense.

   Törichtes Verhalten

   • His indulgence in risky investments cost him his savings.
   • The meeting was a waste of time, full of pointless indulgence.
   • She regretted her indulgence in gossip.

5. Religious remissionC2formal

   In some Christian traditions, the remission of temporal punishment for sins granted by the church.

   Ablass

   • The pope granted a plenary indulgence for the jubilee year.
   • Medieval pilgrims often sought indulgences for their sins.
   • The concept of indulgence was a major point of contention during the Reformation.

   Synonymeabsolutionpardonremission