indulgence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of satisfying one's bodily or mental cravings, especially to an excessive degree.

  - "She took a moment to indulge in her favorite dessert."
  - "The wealthy traveler indulged in exotic pleasures during his trip."
  - "Parents often indulge their children with gifts and treats."

• Noun

  A permission or pardon, especially one granted as a favor.

  - "The pope granted indulgences to those who confessed their sins."
  - "The king granted indulgences to the rebellious nobles."
  - "A teacher might grant an indulgence for a missed homework assignment."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651061"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with indulgence
prudence , rudeness , audience , duplicity , plenitude , obdience

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Variants

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indulgence , indulgences , plenary indulgence , plenary indulgences , self-indulgence , self-indulgences , self-indulgent , self-indulgently

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'indulgere,' meaning 'to spare, to pardon,' from 'in' (in) + 'dulgere' (to please, to be gracious).

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Trivia

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1. Indulgences were first sold by the Catholic Church in the 11th century.

2. The sale of indulgences was a major source of controversy during the Protestant Reformation.

3. The term 'jubilee' comes from the Latin word 'jubilare,' meaning 'to shout for joy,' and was originally used to describe a year of indulgences granted by the pope.

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Related Concepts

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1. self-indulgence: Excessive indulgence in one's own desires or pleasures.

2. indulgent parenting: Parenting style characterized by excessive permissiveness and overindulgence.

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Culture

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In medieval Europe, indulgences were sold by the Catholic Church as a means of granting forgiveness for sins and reducing time spent in purgatory. This practice was a source of controversy and led to the Protestant Reformation.

How to Memorize "indulgence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of satisfying a craving or granting a pardon. Imagine yourself indulging in a favorite food or granting forgiveness to someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'indulgence' with pleasure, pampering, and forgiveness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I Satisfy All Cravings Generously' or 'Indulgence: Indulging In Delights, Understanding Forgiveness'.

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