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indulgent

[in-duhl-juhnt] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒənt /


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The finished dessert is rich, indulgent, fruity and beautifully simple.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Ultimately, the risk is that prolonged war and indulgent external backing produce a state whose pathologies are dangerous in and of themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

At nearly four hours, the sequel is bigger, louder and more indulgent than the original.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

If you’re lucky, your table will overlook the famous fountain show — a spectacle that somehow makes an already indulgent steak dinner feel even more special.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The decision feels indulgent, as it is not particularly late, or cold, or raining, and he is in no great rush to be home.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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