self-indulgent

/ˌself ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌself ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ (ame, ipa)

self-indulgent — 形容詞

1. choosing to give yourself pleasure or satisfy your own desires in a way that see

1.形容詞B2
釋義

自我放縱

過度滿足自己的享樂欲望

choosing to give yourself pleasure or satisfy your own desires in a way that seems excessive or unnecessary to other people

例句

Min spent the whole bonus on a self-indulgent trip to Bali.

Min 把整筆獎金都花在了一趟自我放縱的峇里島之旅。

attributive use: self-indulgent + noun

Eshe admitted it was self-indulgent to order dessert when she was already full.

Eshe 承認自己已經吃飽了還點甜點，確實很放縱。

it + be + self-indulgent + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.