indulgence
noun/ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
Frequency rank: #10,732 most common English word
Meaning
the act of allowing oneself or others to enjoy a pleasure, often to excess
Example sentence
After months of strict dieting, she allowed herself one small indulgence and ordered a slice of chocolate cake.
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