INDULGING Definition & Meaning

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indulging

[in-duhl-jing]

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adjective

yielding to an inclination or desire, as by eating or drinking, engaging in a pleasurable activity, etc..
The chocolaty sweetness in this zucchini loaf makes it perfect for the indulging dieter and fussy eater alike.
yielding to someone’s wishes or whims in a lenient or permissive way; indulgent.
The menu was quite extensive, and the indulging father let his children order whatever they wanted.

noun

the act of yielding to one’s own or another’s inclination, desire, or whim; indulgence.
The primary consequence of the indulging of greed is an increase of greed.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

indulgingly adverb
unindulging adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of indulging¹

First recorded in 1660–70; indulge ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; indulge ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun sense

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Throughout, the characters routinely name-drop philosophers and authors they've obviously never read while indulging bizarre fantasies of living forever and ruling the universe as benevolent dictators.

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You could see the show as Turnstile keeping it real or as Turnstile indulging itself.

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Pakistan also asked an Indian embassy staff member in Islamabad to leave for indulging in activities "incompatible" with his privileged status.

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I grew up in a seafood-loving household, so I’m no stranger when it comes to indulging in fish, shrimp, crab and anything else that comes fresh out of the sea.

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It can be tempting to prioritize our joy, and for many people, that joy translates to indulging in the “Harry Potter” fandom.

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