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Self-indulgence (Noun)

An inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

His habit of buying expensive clothes every time he walked past his favorite store was an act of pure self-indulgence that eventually put a dent in his savings account.
Her friends began to see her endless diet of sugary treats and skipping the gym as an indication of a broader problem with self-indulgence that they knew they needed to address.
Her need to throw a big bash to celebrate even the smallest milestone revealed an unwelcome trend of self-indulgence in her character that caused a degree of alarm in those close to her.
Wealth had nurtured an atmosphere of self-indulgence that blurred the line separating comfort from extravagance, he thought as he walked through the mansion.
Others condemned the tabloid-hogging celebrity's public antics as an unfeeling display of self-indulgence in the face of hardship the world witnessed every day outside the glittering bubble of Hollywood.

Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Her self-indulgence in rich desserts led to a significant weight gain over the holidays.
The rock star's self-indulgence in partying and substance abuse eventually took a toll on his health.
The self-indulgence of the wealthy elite was on full display at the extravagant charity gala.
His self-indulgence in video games caused him to neglect his schoolwork and relationships.
The self-indulgence of the celebrity chef was evident in the excessive use of rich ingredients in his recipes.