7 sentences with 'indulged'
Example sentences and phrases with the word indulged and other words derived from it.
• « Here, Aristophanes not only indulged in bawdy humour that was popular among the Greeks (even by today's standards, the comedy Lysistrata is full of "dirty" jokes) but showed a remarkable awareness and sympathy for the social position of Greek women. »
• « In Suetonius' biography it is said that on Capri, Tiberius indulged his penchant for bloodshed and sexual abuse, which is highly questionable; what is not questionable is that Tiberius became bitter and suspicious, ordering the murders of several aspirants to his throne in Rome, and at times ignoring the affairs of state. »
• « As emperor, Commodus indulged his taste for debauchery and ignored the affairs of state, eventually being assassinated after twelve years of incompetence. »
• « On the other hand, Napoleon was a megalomaniac who indulged his every political whim and single-mindedly pursued personal power. »
• « Artists broke with the idea that art should "represent" something noble and beautiful, and instead many indulged in wild experiments and deliberately created disturbing pieces intended to provoke their audiences. »
• « Think about the last time you indulged. What did you eat? Chances are it was what you should avoid on a diet. »
• « I think about him a lot these days, especially when I feel sorry for myself. My uncle never indulged in self-pity; not even because he had to experience a great frustration: that of not having children. »