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self-indulgence
[/ˌself ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/]
noun
feminine
auto-indulgência
1.
the action or practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something; excessive gratification of one's own desires
He considered sleeping late on weekends a form of self-indulgence.
Ele considerava dormir até tarde nos fins de semana uma forma de auto-indulgência.
2.
a thing that one enjoys as a luxury or treat rather than out of necessity
Buying expensive coffee is a small self-indulgence she allows herself.
Comprar café caro é uma pequena auto-indulgência que ela se permite.
NYC Slang
treating yourself; going for yours
Synonyms
self-gratification
indulgence
excess
extravagance
hedonism
luxury
Antonyms
self-denial
restraint
asceticism
moderation
temperance
abstinence
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
auto-indulgência
standard usage; also 'indulgência pessoal'
Rio de Janeiro
auto-indulgência
common usage in urban contexts
São Paulo
auto-indulgência
standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
auto-indulgência
standard usage; may also use 'complacência pessoal' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
a guilty pleasure
living it up
treating oneself
having your cake and eating it too
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