Indulged Meaning in English

word · lemma: indulge

US

ˌɪnˈdəɫdʒd

in-DULJD

UK

ɪndˈʌldʒd

in-DULJD

Definition

Gave in to a desire or allowed yourself or someone else to enjoy something, often something considered a treat or not entirely healthy.

Usage & Nuances

Usually emphasizes pleasure, luxury, or breaking small rules for enjoyment. Common phrases: 'indulged in chocolate,' 'indulged his kids.' Sometimes carries a slight judgment about excess or lack of restraint. Often used with 'in' plus a noun or activity.

• Spanish: se dio el gusto - se permitió - se entregó (a algo)
• Portuguese (BR): se permitiu - se entregou (a algo)
• Portuguese (PT): se permitiu - se entregou (a algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 沉溺于 - 放纵自己
• Chinese (Traditional): 沉溺於 - 放縱自己
• Hindi: लुत्फ़ उठाया - खुद को अनुमति दी
• Arabic: انغمس - دلّل نفسه
• Bengali: আনন্দে মেতে উঠেছিলাম - উপভোগ করেছিলাম (স্বল্প নিয়ন্ত্রণ)
• Russian: побаловал(ся) - позволил себе - потакал
• Japanese: 思いきり楽しんだ - 甘やかした
• Vietnamese: nuông chiều - thỏa mãn
• Korean: 마음껏 즐겼다 - 제멋대로 하게 했다
• Turkish: şımarttı - kendini kaptırdı
• Urdu: دل بھر کر لطف اُٹھایا - بے جا نرمی برتنا
• Indonesian: memanjakan - memuaskan (keinginan diri)

Example Sentences

He indulged in a big bowl of ice cream.

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She indulged her son by buying him many toys.

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We indulged ourselves with a vacation to the beach.

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I haven't indulged in a good book like that for years.

natural

She felt a little guilty after she indulged in so much dessert.

natural

We really indulged at the buffet last night—it was amazing!

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