Overindulge: meaning, definitions and examples

Use when someone consumes too much of something, such as food, drink, or even luxury, often temporarily giving in to their desires.

• He tends to overindulge in sweets during the holidays.
• You shouldn’t overindulge in shopping; it can lead to financial trouble.

Use when someone is excessively indulging in something, especially in a short period of time, like eating, drinking, or watching TV. It has a more compulsive connotation compared to 'overindulge'.

• They binge-watched the entire series in one weekend.
• After the breakup, he started to binge on junk food.

Use when referring to someone eating a large amount of food greedily or voraciously. This word is often used with a slightly negative or intense connotation.

• The children gorged on candy after trick-or-treating.
• He gorges himself on pizza every Friday night.

Use in situations where someone eats more food than their body needs, typically leading to discomfort or health issues. It is a more neutral term compared to the others.

• If you overeat, you might feel sick later.
• Holiday meals are a common time to overeat.

Use when someone eats until they are very full, often to the point of discomfort. It has a casual and often negative connotation.

• He stuffed himself with turkey and mashed potatoes at Thanksgiving.
• Don’t stuff yourself with too many snacks before dinner.