indulgence | Definition of indulgence

Synonyms and Antonyms of indulgence

1 an act of kind assistance

as an only child, she was used to getting every kind of indulgence from her doting parents

Synonyms of indulgence

benevolence, boon, courtesy, favor, grace, kindness, mercy, service, turn

Words Related to indulgence

dispensation, waiver

advantage, benefit, blessing, godsend, manna

liberty, license (or licence), privilege

Near Antonyms of indulgence

hindrance, hurdle, impediment, interference, obstacle

2 something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary

bubble baths were her one indulgence

Synonyms of indulgence

amenity, comfort, extra, frill, luxury, superfluity

Words Related to indulgence

extravagance, nonessential

dainty, delicacy, nicety, treat

accessory (also accessary), accoutrement (or accouterment), bells and whistles, option

Antonyms of indulgence

basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement