indulgence
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:His constant indulgence in pleasure led to his downfall.
Definition:seeking or satisfying one's desires, especially for pleasure
Example:The doctor advised a strict diet to control her indulgence of appetite.
Definition:overindulging in food or drink
Example:Even in retirement, his indulgence of laziness was annoying to his friends.
Definition:permitting oneself to be lazy or avoid work or responsibilities
Example:She indulged her desires for fine clothes and expensive jewelry.
Definition:permitting oneself to indulge in one's desires
Example:The government hoped to increase business investments by offering fiscal indulgence.
Definition:special permission or favor, especially in the form of a tax break or reduced assessment
Example:The successful businessman was granted a large loan without need for collateral due to his banking indulgence.
Definition:unusual or favorable treatment by a banking institution, such as higher credit limits
Example:He found himself falling into the habit of indulgence of idleness during his vacation.
Definition:the act of allowing oneself to be idle or spend time idly
Example:His indulgence of temper was a common occurrence in their marriage.
Definition:a fit of anger or bad temper
Example:She sighed with nostalgia about the simple indulgences of her childhood.
Definition:nostalgia or a fond remembrance of past indulgences
Example:After years of hard work, he treated himself to some indulgence of luxury in a fancy hotel.
Definition:indulging oneself in excessive luxury or extravagance
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