- present participle of indulge.
indulging
Americanadjective
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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.
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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
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Etymology
Origin of indulging
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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And on TikTok, all the girlies are having a “Practical Magic” autumn, posting fancams, outfit inspirations and indulging in the Owens’ famous midnight margarita tradition.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
Even indulging the fiction that the addendum is a contract, contracts require parties, consideration, and terms that hold still.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
You’re also indulging in way too much intrigue.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary embarks on a series of extramarital affairs after indulging in romantic fiction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
If you think I am indulging in fantasy about the trip, how can you explain that Charley knew it was over too?
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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