Indulgence Definition & Meaning
indulgence
- noun
- an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
- a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
- the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
- foolish or senseless behavior
- the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
"Indulgence" in song lyrics
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"mindless self indulgence"
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"mic commander lyrics by mindless self indulgence"
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"what do they know lyrics by mindless self indulgence"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does indulgence mean?
- an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child" the act of indulging or gratifying a desire foolish or senseless behavior the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution; "in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
- What part of speech is indulgence?
- Indulgence is a noun.
- How many definitions does indulgence have?
- Indulgence has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).