How to Use indulgent in a Sentence

indulgent

adjective
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  • He gave the child an indulgent smile.
  • The Krug Grand Cuvee, which goes for around $300 a bottle, is the most indulgent.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2023
  • Fall dessert recipes range from healthy-ish to just plain indulgent.
    — Paulina Jayne Isaac, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But the film is also too long, too self-indulgent, just too much.
    — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 20 Sep. 2022
  • This recipe is so creamy and indulgent that the addition of peas won't even phase picky eaters.
    — Katelyn Lunders, Woman's Day, 15 June 2022
  • Digging through these results felt like the type of fun that’s both earnest and indulgent.
    — Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Treat steak-loving dads to an indulgent cut on the Upper West Side.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 15 June 2022
  • Just be sure to pair this with a Paleo dessert recipe to guarantee the day is at least a bit indulgent!
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Each grain is its own entity, slick with enough oil to make the mound feel indulgent.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023
  • Blues is indulgent, a narrative feast of twists and turns.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022
  • Skin that needs a touch of glow will drink up this oh-so comforting and indulgent cream that doesn't leave a hint of greasiness.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022
  • It’s super indulgent, but packed with Omega-3s, choline, and it’s made from almonds.
    — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2023
  • There’s a hefty amount of spinach in these gnocchi—which for us justifies the indulgent brown-butter sauce.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 10 Dec. 2022
  • As the foster father and mastermind of Nero, Seneca is instrumental in the rise of the self-indulgent young tyrant.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Dec. 2022
  • German chocolate cakes are known for being rich and indulgent, so enjoy a slice with a glass of milk.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The rich foie gras melted into the coarser chopped heritage pork, which was indulgent in its own right.
    — Vivienne Peters; Photos By Judy Revenaugh, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • For a more indulgent take, creator @thetastebud deep-fried his deviled eggs.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The band’s high-octane set was ridiculous and indulgent in a carefree, childlike way.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Additions like bath bombs, a good body wash, or even a fun shower cap can make getting clean feel all the more indulgent.
    — Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022
  • BLTs reduced to mini size may be less indulgent than a whole sandwich.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024
  • There’s a lot of lore behind truffle fries’ origins but surely, surely, Ajax Tavern was on the front end of the indulgent fry trend.
    — Amanda Faison, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2023
  • Coolidge arrives at dinner at her hotel’s restaurant on a May evening in the midst of shooting, but the indulgent and indulged Tanya is nowhere to be found.
    — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 4 Aug. 2022
  • The best accompaniment to these indulgent cookies is a cold glass of milk.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Whether shopping for yourself or for a loved one, slippers for men are a necessary—and indulgent—gift.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2022
  • The cinnamon-sugar topping is so indulgent and the next best thing to eating a churro.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 30 Dec. 2022
  • But what seems to be another self-indulgent exercise in mere form-making is nothing of the sort.
    — Michael J. Lewis, WSJ, 5 Nov. 2022
  • But this is a glib movie, self-indulgent in its extended running time and far too amused with its easy digs at wealth and privilege.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2022
  • Fall spices mix with black vanilla pod, leather, amber, and vetiver for a spicy yet indulgent scent that carries a 50-hour burn time.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • This king-size wall bed system is designed for long legs, multiple guests, and indulgent sleep.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Yes, devoting an entire spare room to clothing storage might sound indulgent, but if done right, the space can still have a secondary use.
    — Laura Fenton, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2023

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