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indulgent

[in-duhl-juhnt] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /


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It doesn’t feel as vulnerable, whereas acting, there’s something fundamentally so indulgent about it.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Heavy on grooves and jams, this album sometimes feels unfocused and indulgent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

“Snacking is still important, indulgent snacking is still important.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Though the film runs nearly 2 1/2 hours, it’s too full of fascination and involving, freely interwoven human drama to ever feel indulgent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

At first I can’t figure why the man would look at me in such an indulgent way, but then I realize that he ain’t looking at me.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland


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