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pampering vs self-indulgence

self-indulgence vs pampering

pampering and self-indulgence both are nouns.

pampering is an adjective but self-indulgence is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pampering Yes Yes No No
self-indulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, self-indulgence is a hyponym of pampering; that is, self-indulgence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pampering:
  • pampering: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
  • self-indulgence: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
Other hyponyms of pampering include intemperance, intemperateness, excess, overindulgence, binge, orgy, splurge.
pampering (noun) self-indulgence (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
pampering (adjective) self-indulgence (adjective)
gratifying tastes, appetites, or desires
Difference between pampering and self-indulgence

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