Origin: Latin suffix -ence
Indulgence has 7 different meanings across 1 category:
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
"Her indulgence in late-night snacks meant she rarely made it to bed before midnight."
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
"too much indulgence spoils a child"
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
"She treated herself to a slice of cake as an indulgence after such a long day at work."
foolish or senseless behavior
"His decision to drive home at 100 mph in a snowstorm was pure indulgence."
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
"in the Middle Ages the unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners became a widespread abuse"
the act of indulging
"After hours of strict dieting, she finally allowed herself a small piece of chocolate as an indulgence."
to provide with an indulgence
"The restaurant manager offered a complimentary dessert as a gesture of his indulgence toward our special occasion."