self-indulgence

• Nom désignant le fait de se permettre d'avoir ou de faire ce qui procure du plaisir, souvent de manière excessive ou immodérée, en particulier concernant les désirs corporels ou les caprices.

A noun referring to the act of allowing oneself to have or do something that one enjoys, often to an excessive or immoderate degree, especially in relation to bodily appetites or whims.

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1. Gratification of desiresB2formal

   The act of allowing oneself to have or do things that one enjoys, often without restraint or discipline.

   Autosatisfaction

   • His weekend was a complete self-indulgence of sleeping in and eating junk food.
   • She viewed her shopping spree as a rare moment of self-indulgence.
   • Constant self-indulgence can lead to a lack of motivation.

   Synonymesindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgenceself-gratification

   Antonymesabstinenceasceticismausteritymoderationself-denialself-restrainttemperance

2. Excessive behaviorC1formal

   Behavior characterized by an overindulgence in physical pleasures or appetites, such as eating, drinking, or other passions.

   Autocomplaisance excessive

   • His self-indulgence at the buffet was noticed by everyone at the party.
   • The novel explores the consequences of unchecked self-indulgence.
   • A life of pure self-indulgence often leads to personal and social problems.

   Synonymesdebaucherydissipationexcessextravaganceindulgenceintemperanceoverindulgenceself-gratification

   Antonymesabstinencemoderationrestrainttemperance