Added 9 October 2026
indulgence
/ɪnˈdʌl.d͡ʒəns/ noun
In Latin: venia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about indulgence at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires.
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A disposition to yield to the wishes of someone.
too much indulgence spoils a child
- The act of indulging or gratifying a desire.
Origin
From Middle English indulgence, indulgens, from Middle French indulgence and its source, Latin indulgentia.
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