Self-indulgent (Adjective)
Meaning
Indulgent of your own appetites and desires; "a self-indulgent...way of looking at life"- Havelock Ellis.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The celebrity's self-indulgent lifestyle was often criticized by the media for being excessive and wasteful.
- Her self-indulgent nature made it difficult for her to resist the temptation of buying expensive shoes every time she went shopping.
- The self-indulgent way he spent his inheritance on lavish vacations and luxury cars was a shock to his family and friends.
- The artist's self-indulgent approach to her craft resulted in a body of work that was more about personal expression than commercial appeal.
- The self-indulgent tone of the author's memoir was off-putting to some readers, who felt that it was too focused on the author's own desires and feelings.