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indulgent

[in-duhl-juhnt] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /


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It doesn’t feel as vulnerable, whereas acting, there’s something fundamentally so indulgent about it.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

He was spoiled by his loving, indulgent mother but susceptible to bullying among his streetwise friends.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

A savory, deeply indulgent twist on the cinnamon roll: pillowy brioche spiraled with a silky, peppery cheese filling that melts into something glossy and rich.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2026

Having acceded to her husband’s indulgent discipline throughout Ernest’s childhood and adolescence, Gunda now put her foot down, insisting that he attend St. Olaf College, a cloistered Lutheran institution in frigid Northfield, Minnesota.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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