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indulging vs splurge

splurge vs indulging

indulging and splurge both are nouns.

indulging is not a verb while splurge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulging Yes No No No
splurge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, splurge is a hyponym of indulging; that is, splurge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indulging:
  • indulging: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
  • splurge: any act of immoderate indulgence
Other hyponyms of indulging include intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence, excess, overindulgence, binge, orgy.
indulging (noun) splurge (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire any act of immoderate indulgence
an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
indulging (verb) splurge (verb)
be showy or ostentatious
indulge oneself
Difference between indulging and splurge

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