self-indulgent
self-indulgent — adjective
1. choosing to give yourself pleasure or satisfy your own desires in a way that see
choosing to give yourself pleasure or satisfy your own desires in a way that seems excessive or unnecessary to other people
Min spent the whole bonus on a self-indulgent trip to Bali.
attributive use: self-indulgent + noun
Eshe admitted it was self-indulgent to order dessert when she was already full.
it + be + self-indulgent + to-infinitive
Kian knew the weekend spa package was self-indulgent, but he booked it anyway.
Compared to his frugal parents, Asher's lifestyle seemed deeply self-indulgent.
- indulgent
weaker and more neutral; simply means giving in to desires without the implication of excess
- decadent
stronger, often associated with luxury, moral decline, or sensual pleasure; more dramatic
- hedonistic
more philosophical; describes a person whose guiding principle is pleasure-seeking
- extravagant
focuses on spending money wastefully rather than on pleasure-seeking in general
- self-disciplined
describes someone who controls their desires and impulses
- restrained
implies moderation and avoidance of excess
- frugal
specifically about avoiding unnecessary spending, not pleasure in general
文法句型
self-indulgent + noun
be + self-indulgent
it + be + self-indulgent + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently carries a mildly critical tone — the speaker implies that the person is prioritising personal pleasure over what is sensible, responsible, or considerate of others.