Indulges

To allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something; to gratify a desire or appetite. It implies a yielding to a craving, whim, or temptation, often involving excess or extravagance. Indulging can refer to material pleasures, such as food or possessions, or to non-material ones, such as fantasies or behaviors. It also suggests a degree of self-pampering, sometimes at the expense of practicality or self-discipline. The degree of 'indulgence' varies; it could range from a minor treat to a full-blown immersion in a particular pursuit or desire.

Indulges meaning with examples

• After a grueling week, she decided to *indulge* in a spa day. She booked a massage, a facial, and spent hours relaxing in the sauna, fully embracing the opportunity to unwind and de-stress. She chose this as she felt she deserved the break and wanted to fully let go of all of her anxieties.
• He indulges his sweet tooth with a rich chocolate dessert every evening. Despite his attempts to cut back on sugar, he found the comfort of the treat irresistible. He tried switching to fruit but it wasn't the same and always returned to his nightly dessert, as a treat at the end of the day.
• The company indulges its employees with a lavish holiday party. There's an open bar, a gourmet meal, and expensive gifts are given out. This is a huge boost in staff moral and helps with retention, and it makes the staff feel valued and appreciated after a long year.
• She indulges in her creative writing every chance she gets. She dedicates several hours each week to crafting stories. She finds the freedom to let her imagination flow a welcome escape from the demands of her day job and uses it as her favorite hobby.
• The parents *indulge* their children's every whim, giving them everything they ask for, and never setting boundaries. Although, while this makes the children feel happy, their actions and bad habits grow worse. The parents hope that it doesn't have lasting negative impacts.