Meaning & Definition of Indulgence in English
English⟶
Indulgence
/ɪndəlʤəns/
noun
1. An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
synonym:
- indulgence,
- self-indulgence
2. A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
- "Too much indulgence spoils a child"
synonym:
- indulgence,
- lenience,
- leniency
3. The act of indulging or gratifying a desire
synonym:
- indulgence,
- indulging,
- pampering,
- humoring
4. Foolish or senseless behavior
synonym:
- folly,
- foolery,
- tomfoolery,
- craziness,
- lunacy,
- indulgence
5. The remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
- "In the middle ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
synonym:
- indulgence