indulging

[in-duhl-jing] / ɪnˈdʌl dʒɪŋ /

VERB

treat oneself or another to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

entertain nourish pamper satiate satisfy spoil take care of tickle

STRONG

allow baby cater coddle cosset delight favor foster gratify humor mollycoddle oblige pander pet please regale yield

WEAK

give in give rein to go along go easy on spoil rotten

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deprive dissatisfy ignore neglect

STRONG

annoy deny depress disallow disappoint disapprove disturb pain refuse reject upset

WEAK

abstain distress hurt moderate not use

VERB

luxuriate in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

revel in wallow in

STRONG

enjoy rollick

WEAK

bask in ego trip go in for live it up look out for number one take part

Antonyms

WEAK

abstain disappoint distress hurt moderate not use

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the vistas of Tau Ceti outside the window are intimidating and gorgeous, with cinematographer Greig Fraser indulging in showers of purple glitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“You might also want to consider indulging in activities that boost dopamine,” suggests Alexander.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2026

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 • Feb. 7, 2026

There are, inevitably, cries of betrayal from Robert Jenrick's former colleagues, who are now indulging in the ritual sledging of his character.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Hatsue felt she did him no favors by indulging his self-pity, and he resented her for this.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson