indulgent
Example Sentences
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“Queen Kelly”—starring Gloria Swanson, who also co-produced the movie—was to be the indulgent Stroheim’s last silent picture as a director.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The finished dessert is rich, indulgent, fruity and beautifully simple.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Though the film runs nearly 2 1/2 hours, it’s too full of fascination and involving, freely interwoven human drama to ever feel indulgent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
The decision feels indulgent, as it is not particularly late, or cold, or raining, and he is in no great rush to be home.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Vocabulary lists containing indulgent
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