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/sɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ · self in dul gent
adjective
  1. Given to excessive indulgence in one's own desires or pleasures The self-indulgent billionaire spent millions on a private island.
noun
  1. A person who is excessively indulgent in their own desires or pleasures The self-indulgent celebrity was criticized for their lavish lifestyle.

Synonyms

extravaganthedonisticself-centeredindulgentdecadentluxuriousostentatiousimmoderate

Antonyms

selflessmodestfrugaldisciplinedtemperaterestrained
Did you know? The term self-indulgent has been used to describe the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy since the 17th century, with the first recorded use in 1678.

Related terms

indulgenceselfishnesshedonismextravagancedecadenceluxuryostentation
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026