Indulging Meaning in English
word · lemma: indulge
ˌɪnˈdəɫdʒɪŋ
in-DUHL-jing
ɪndˈʌldʒɪŋ
in-DUL-jing
Definition
Giving in to a desire or allowing yourself to enjoy something, especially something that is seen as a luxury or extra pleasure.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with pleasures like food, shopping, or hobbies. Can be positive (self-care) or slightly negative (lack of self-control). 'Indulging in' is a common phrase. More formal than 'treating yourself.'
Spanish: darse el gusto - consentirsePortuguese (BR): se entregando - permitindo-sePortuguese (PT): a entregar-se - a permitir-seChinese (Simplified): 沉溺于 - 放纵Chinese (Traditional): 沉迷於 - 放縱Hindi: मंगता करना - लिप्त होनाArabic: إشباع النفس - الاستمتاعBengali: আত্মতৃপ্তিতে ডুবে থাকা - আস্বাদন করাRussian: баловать себя - предаваться (чему-либо)Japanese: ふける - 甘やかすVietnamese: nuông chiều bản thân - chiều chuộngKorean: 빠지다 - 만족시키다Turkish: kendini şımartmak - kendini kaptırmakUrdu: لہو لگانا - خود کو خوش کرناIndonesian: memanjakan diri - menuruti keinginan
Example Sentences
She is indulging in her favorite chocolate cake.
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He spent the afternoon indulging in video games.
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They were indulging themselves during the vacation.
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Sometimes, indulging a little can make a tough day better.
natural
He keeps indulging his kids with treats after school.
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Are you indulging in some online shopping again?
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