verb
indulge
in-DULJ/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
To give in to or satisfy a desire or appetite.
He indulges himself with a slice of rich chocolate cake.
Etymology
Latin indulgere meant to yield or give oneself up to something. Allowing a pleasure applies that yielding to one's own or another person's desires; the Latin verb's deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
where is that thrill? Where is that pleasure? Neutralization. Neutralization. Who's caused it? We've caused. So even when we seek desire in the things we initially enjoy it because we indulge so much
More examples
- They indulged her wish for one more story.
- I am indulging in a quiet afternoon of reading.
- She rarely indulges that expensive habit.
Forms
indulge · indulges · indulged · indulging
indulgence noun — Satisfaction of a desire or appetite.