Self-Indulgent

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌlʤənt/

Definitions of self-indulgent

adjective excessively indulging in one's own desires, especially in regards to pleasure or luxury

Example Sentences

A1 She bought a self-indulgent treat for herself at the store.

A2 The movie was criticized for being too self-indulgent and lacking substance.

B1 His self-indulgent behavior often alienates those around him.

B2 The author's writing style is often described as self-indulgent and overly verbose.

C1 The artist's self-indulgent lifestyle led to financial troubles and artistic stagnation.

C2 The director's self-indulgent approach to filmmaking resulted in a pretentious and disjointed movie.

Examples of self-indulgent in a Sentence

formal The author's writing style was criticized for being too self-indulgent.

informal She always posts self-indulgent selfies on social media.

slang Stop being so self-indulgent and think about others for a change.

figurative His self-indulgent behavior was like a black hole, sucking in all attention around him.

Grammatical Forms of self-indulgent

• past tense: self-indulged
• plural: self-indulgents
• comparative: more self-indulgent
• superlative: most self-indulgent
• present tense: self-indulges
• future tense: will self-indulge
• perfect tense: has self-indulged
• continuous tense: is self-indulging
• singular: self-indulgent
• positive degree: self-indulgent
• infinitive: to self-indulge
• gerund: self-indulging
• participle: self-indulged

Origin and Evolution of self-indulgent

First Known Use: 1640 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'self-indulgent' originated from the combination of 'self' meaning one's own person and 'indulgent' meaning yielding to one's desires or whims.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe excessive gratification of one's own desires, the term 'self-indulgent' has evolved to encompass a broader range of behaviors characterized by excessive self-focus and lack of self-discipline.