self-indulgent
indulging one's own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint.
characterized by such indulgence.
Origin of self-indulgent
1Other words from self-indulgent
- self-in·dul·gence, noun
- self-in·dul·gent·ly, adverb
- self-in·dulg·er, noun
Words Nearby self-indulgent
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How to use self-indulgent in a sentence
His last words, or so they say, were woefully self-indulgent: “Why me, Johnny Lazia, who has been the friend of everybody?”
A British editorialist called it, “mesmerizingly precious and hideously self-indulgent.”
Oftentimes public fear like this can be a self-indulgent kind of collective astral projection.
Seriously—“In the Woods” was some of the most self-indulgent TV I'd ever seen.
Why I Fell in Love With ‘Louie’ Again, Artistic Pretensions and All | Andrew Romano | June 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt sounds terribly self-indulgent, but actors do tend to be very self-critical.
Jim Carrey’s Rant Against ‘Kick-Ass 2’ and 13 Other Stars Who Hate Their Own Films | Marlow Stern | June 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Elsie would think it self-indulgent and abominable to stay in bed to breakfast—I don't.
Marriage la mode | Mrs. Humphry WardWho can wield irresponsible power and not become arrogant, and perhaps self-indulgent?
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V | John LordThe husband was extravagant and self-indulgent; the wife panted for beatitudes it was not in his nature to give.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume VII | John LordIn those days I am afraid I did not discriminate very justly between refinement of taste and self-indulgent fastidiousness.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady | Lucas MaletOne of their self-indulgent customs would strike a modern community with horror.
A History of the City of Brooklyn and Kings County Volume II | Stephen M. Ostrander
British Dictionary definitions for self-indulgent
tending to indulge one's own desires, etc
Derived forms of self-indulgent
- self-indulgence, noun
- self-indulgently, adverb
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