Indulging: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฐ
indulging
[ ษชnหdสldสษชล ]
pleasure seeking
Indulging refers to the act of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something, often to excess. It is commonly used in contexts involving food, leisure activities, or other forms of self-gratification. The term can carry a positive connotation when it implies treating oneself, but it can also suggest a lack of restraint or self-control. This behavior is often associated with taking time off from responsibilities to enjoy personal favorites.
Synonyms
gratifying, pampering, satisfying, treating
Examples of usage
- She spent the weekend indulging in her favorite desserts.
- He loves indulging in long movie marathons.
- We should all indulge ourselves every once in a while.
Translations
Translations of the word "indulging" in other languages:
๐ต๐น satisfazendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคชเฅเคค เคนเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช nachgeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ memanjakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uleganie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท se livrer
๐ช๐ธ indulging
๐น๐ท ลฤฑmartmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น ์ ธ๋ค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุณุชุณูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ podlรฉhat
๐ธ๐ฐ podฤพahnรบลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒๆบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ predajati se
๐ฎ๐ธ lifa sรฉr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รถzรผnรผ ษtalษtษ vermษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ entregarse
Etymology
The word 'indulge' derives from the Latin verb 'indulgere', meaning 'to be lenient or yield to' and can be divided into two parts: 'in-' meaning 'in' or 'upon' and 'dulge', which is related to 'dulgere', meaning 'to be soft or tender'. The word made its way into the English language in the late Middle Ages and initially held a more neutral connotation of yielding to desires. Over time, its usage evolved, and while it still carries the notion of allowing oneself a luxury or pleasure, it has also taken on a slightly negative connotation when associated with excessiveness or self-indulgence. In contemporary usage, it encompasses a balance between indulging in pleasures while also being aware of moderation.