indulging

American  

[in-duhl-jing] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒɪŋ /

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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.

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noun

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• indulgingly adverb
• unindulging adjective

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

Example Sentences

But after indulging in a few spoonfuls, my palate begged to differ, craving more in between bites of curried rice and meat.

From Salon

But one thing is undeniable: everyone can have a good time in Las Vegas, whether that means catching a show, enjoying nature, indulging in a spa day or settling in for an unforgettable meal.

From Salon

Unbeknownst to us, we were also partaking in a sort of quiet rebellion, indulging in something that’s not neatly defined as cold-weather cuisine.

From Salon

Soon, more visitors were arriving every summer, with many indulging in now-unthinkable activities like feeding bears from elevated platforms and swimming in thermal pools.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cheerful illustrations accompanied by rhyming text enumerate little acts of love over the course of a day, from early-morning wake-ups to indulging requests for one more bedtime lullaby.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• entertain
• nourish
• pamper
• satiate
• satisfy
• spoil
• take care of
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