self-indulgent

[ self-in-duhl-juhnt, self- ]

adjective

1. indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
2. characterized by such indulgence.

self-indulgent

adjective

1. tending to indulge one's own desires, etc

Derived Forms

• ˌself-inˈdulgently, adverb
• ˌself-inˈdulgence, noun

Other Words From

• self-in·dulgence noun
• self-in·dulgent·ly adverb
• self-in·dulger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-indulgent¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

He added people would consider it "pretty self-indulgent if I said I’m not going to move from the stands, even if it costs the taxpayer more money".

From BBC

Leonard Leo, the influential right-wing activist behind an array of dark-money groups powering the conservative movement, is tired of policy seminars and self-indulgent, big-idea conferences.

From Salon

That was the strangest, most self-indulgent and worst acceptance speech I’ve ever heard.

From Los Angeles Times

Everyone deserves solitary moments to relax, but “maybe be more self-indulgent earlier so you have what you need.”

From Seattle Times

What Swift reveals on her sprawling and often self-indulgent 11th LP, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is that this stretch of productivity and commercial success was also a tumultuous time for her, emotionally.

From New York Times

Related Words

• hedonistic