Overindulgence: meaning, definitions and examples

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overindulgence

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in eating or drinking

Excessive or immoderate consumption of food or drink beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

Synonyms

excess, gluttony, intemperance

Examples of usage

  • He suffered from the consequences of overindulgence in rich foods.
  • Her overindulgence in alcohol was starting to affect her health.
  • The doctor warned him about the dangers of overindulgence.
Context #2 | Noun

in pleasure or luxury

Excessive gratification of one's desires, especially in relation to pleasure or luxury.

Synonyms

extravagance, hedonism, luxury

Examples of usage

  • She lived a life of overindulgence, constantly seeking more material possessions.
  • His overindulgence in expensive vacations left him in debt.
  • The overindulgence in luxury led to a sense of emptiness and dissatisfaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "overindulgence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excesso

🇮🇳 अतिसंवेदनशीलता

🇩🇪 Übermaß

🇮🇩 kelebihan

🇺🇦 надмірність

🇵🇱 nadmiar

🇯🇵 過度

🇫🇷 excès

🇪🇸 exceso

🇹🇷 aşırılık

🇰🇷 과도

🇸🇦 إفراط

🇨🇿 nadměrnost

🇸🇰 nadmernosť

🇨🇳 过度

🇸🇮 prekomernost

🇮🇸 ofgnótt

🇰🇿 шамадан тыс

🇬🇪 ზედმეტობა

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq

🇲🇽 exceso

Word origin

The term 'overindulgence' originates from the word 'indulge', which comes from the Latin word 'indulgere', meaning 'to be kind' or 'to grant'. Overindulgence refers to the act of excessive or immoderate indulging, often leading to negative consequences in various aspects of life such as health, finance, or emotional well-being. The concept of overindulgence has been prevalent throughout history, with societies often warning against the dangers of excess in different areas.

See also: indulge, indulgence, indulgent, overindulge.