self-indulgent

adjective

Definition of self-indulgentnext
as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires a reality show about self-indulgent twentysomethings whose sole concerns seem to be getting down and getting drunk

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  1. luxurious
  2. sensual
  3. hedonistic
Adjective
  • Vacations Will Focus On The Luxury Of Time Forget yachts and private jets; a truly luxurious holiday doesn’t have to be about splashing the cash.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • These high-quality ornaments will make your tree appear more luxurious and elegant.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of luxurious
Adjective
  • Last year's episode saw Ripa and Consuelos wear around 50 different Halloween costumes, including inspiration from Barbie, The White Lotus, Jersey Shore, The Golden Bachelor, and a sensual recreation of a scene from the classic movie Ghost featuring a shirtless Consuelos.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
  • At the first of three shows on Monday, the R&B singer transformed the fruit into a sensual accessory.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of sensual
Adjective
  • Ani attempts to hustle her way out of the working class, while Ivan sees America as a hedonistic paradise, an escape from the responsibilities and expectations of life in Russia.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
  • British groups like Pet Shop Boys, Visage, Bronski Beat, and Soft Cell were all part of the backbone of the hedonistic ’80s, pioneering the dramatic pairing of synthesizers with dance floor rhythms.
    Juan Velasquez, Them, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of hedonistic
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