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/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌltɪdʒənt/ · self in·dul·gent
adjective
  1. Given to excessive or selfish gratification of one's own desires or appetites. The self-indulgent billionaire spent millions on a private island.
noun
  1. A person who is excessively concerned with their own desires or needs. The self-indulgent celebrity was criticized for their lavish lifestyle.

Synonyms

self-absorbedegocentrichedonisticluxuriousextravagantdecadentindulgentself-centered

Antonyms

selflessunselfishmodestfrugalrestraineddisciplinedself-controlled
Did you know? The term 'self-indulgent' gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the context of literary criticism, to describe the excesses of Romanticism and the emphasis on individualism.

Related terms

selfishself-centeredhedonismluxuryextravagancedecadenceindulgence
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026