C2
indulgence vs luxury
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| indulgencenoun/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/ | Meaning the act of letting yourself enjoy something pleasant, or something enjoyed as a treat | Goes with guilty indulgence | Example A weekly cake is my small indulgence, and I never feel guilty. |
| luxurynoun/ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/ | Meaning great comfort and expensive things, or something nice that you do not really need | Goes with luxury goods | Example Sales of luxury goods have risen even though the economy is slowing. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Excessive can harm your savings.