What does "self-indulgent" mean?

Exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence.

Self-indulgent

Common synonyms include: acquisitive, ambitious for self, autistic, bibulous, careerist, crapulent.

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Adjective

Adjective

"The wealthy, self-indulgent young man felt oddly drawn to the strict, ascetic life led by members of some monastic orders."

From self- + indulgent.