Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
guilty pleasure
noun
/ˈɡɪlti ˈplɛʒər/
Definition
A guilty pleasure is something that one enjoys despite knowing that it is typically considered to be bad, unhealthy, or socially unacceptable.
Examples
- Watching reality TV shows is her guilty pleasure.
- Eating junk food on a cozy night in feels like a guilty pleasure.
- Many people find solace in listening to pop music, despite it being a guilty pleasure.
Meaning
The term suggests that the enjoyment derived from a particular activity or item is accompanied by a sense of shame or guilt.
Synonyms
- Secret indulgence
- Forbidden joy
- Guilty indulgence
