self-gratification

• Nom désignant l'action de satisfaire ses propres désirs ou de se procurer du plaisir, souvent en sous-entendant un manque de retenue vis-à-vis des plaisirs sensuels.

A noun referring to the act of satisfying one's own desires or giving oneself pleasure, often implying a lack of discipline regarding sensuous pleasures.

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1. Indulgence in Sensuous PleasuresC1formal

   A lack of restraint or discipline when it comes to seeking physical or sensory pleasures.

   Autosatisfaction sensuelle

   • His life of self-gratification left him feeling empty and unfulfilled.
   • The philosopher warned against the dangers of unchecked self-gratification.
   • She struggled to balance her desire for self-gratification with her long-term goals.

   Synonymesself-indulgencesensualismvoluptuousness

   Antonymesabstemiousnessasceticismself-denialsobrietytemperance

2. Satisfying One's Own DesiresB2formal

   The act of providing pleasure or satisfaction for oneself, often without regard for others.

   Autosatisfaction

   • The pursuit of self-gratification can sometimes lead to selfish behavior.
   • He spent his weekend in a state of pure self-gratification, eating and watching movies.
   • Modern society often encourages immediate self-gratification over delayed rewards.

   Synonymesindulgenceself-indulgence

   Antonymesabnegationself-denialself-restraintselflessness