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单词 self-indulged
释义

self-indulgedadj.

Brit. /ˌsɛlfᵻnˈdʌldʒd/, U.S. /ˌsɛlfᵻnˈdəldʒd/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: self- prefix, indulged adj.
Etymology: < self- prefix + indulged adj. Compare earlier self-indulgent adj., self-indulging adj. Compare also earlier self-indulgence n., self-indulger n.
depreciative.
Of a person: disposed to indulge or gratify his or her own desires or inclinations, esp. with regard to pleasure or comfort. Also of a desire, passion, etc.: yielded to or gratified without restraint.
ΘΚΠ
society > morality > moral evil > evil nature or character > lack of magnanimity or noble-mindedness > self-interest > [adjective] > selfish > pleasing oneself or self-indulgent
self-pleasing?1555
chambering1607
self-indulgent1625
self-indulging1671
indulgent1697
self-indulged1750
ego-tripping1972
1750 Misc. Poems on Moral Subj. 22 The gentler Kind [of Love]..often captivates the Heart, And, self-indulg'd, betrays the Pow'r it gives.
1818 S. E. Ferrier Marriage III. xviii. 256 She sickened at the eternal recurrence of self-indulged caprices.
1881 ‘Rita’ My Lady Coquette I. i. 10 Spoilt, useless, and self-indulged.
1949 Jrnl. Eng. & Germanic Philol. 48 186 Their love, which might have sacramental permanence in marriage, becomes..an episode of self-indulged passion.
2004 Sydney Morning Herald (Nexis) 5 Mar. (Sport section) 28 Was the kid being used to help bolster the image of a spoilt, self-indulged superstar?
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, January 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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