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indulged

The correct spelling is indulged.

How to pronounce indulged

/ɪnˈdʌldʒd/
verb

IPA: /ɪnˈdʌldʒd/

Say it like: Ind-ulj-ed

The correct spelling is indulged. (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire. For example: "He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge."

Usage Examples

He looked at the chocolate but didn't indulge.

Grandma indulges the kids with sweets.

to indulge sloth, pride, selfishness, or inclinations

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.
  2. 2.To satisfy the wishes or whims of.
  3. 3.To give way to (a habit or temptation); not to oppose or restrain.
  4. 4.To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
  5. 5.To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.

adjective

  1. 1.Having had all desires, wishes, and whims granted; having been brought up lavishly, wanting for nothing.

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