Overindulged: meaning, definitions and examples

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overindulged

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

self-indulgence

To overindulge means to indulge excessively or to give in to one's desires to the point where it becomes detrimental. This can relate to food, drink, or other physical pleasures. Overindulging can lead to negative consequences such as health issues or diminished enjoyment of those pleasures. In a broader sense, overindulgence can apply to yielding to one's desires in any form, potentially leading to a lack of self-control.

Synonyms

binge, excess, overeat, satiate, surrender

Examples of usage

  • He often overindulged in sweets during the holidays.
  • Overindulging in alcohol can harm your health.
  • She tends to overindulge in television shows on weekends.

Translations

Translations of the word "overindulged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excessivamente indulgente

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक लाड़ प्यार करना

🇩🇪 übermäßig nachgiebig

🇮🇩 terlalu memanjakan

🇺🇦 перебірливий

🇵🇱 przesadnie pobłażliwy

🇯🇵 過度に甘やかす

🇫🇷 trop indulgent

🇪🇸 excesivamente indulgente

🇹🇷 aşırı şımartılmış

🇰🇷 과도하게 관대하다

🇸🇦 مفرط في التدليل

🇨🇿 příliš shovívavý

🇸🇰 príliš zhovievavý

🇨🇳 过度纵容

🇸🇮 prekomerno popustljiv

🇮🇸 of mikið umhyggju

🇰🇿 артық қамқорлық көрсету

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად მწყინს

🇦🇿 artıq mülayim

🇲🇽 excesivamente indulgente

Word origin

The word 'overindulged' is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or too much, and 'indulge', which comes from the Latin 'indulgere' meaning to be lenient or to yield to desire. The term has evolved over time to describe the act of giving in to desires in a way that exceeds normal limits. The use of the term became more prominent in the 20th century as food culture and discussions around indulgence in food, drink, and leisure activities grew. Overindulgence often carries a negative connotation, implying a lack of moderation which can lead to various health issues or lifestyle imbalances. Furthermore, the concept of indulgence itself can be viewed in the context of modern consumer culture, where excess and indulgence are often glamorized.