Overindulgent: meaning, definitions and examples

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overindulgent

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

excessive behavior

Overindulgent refers to a tendency to indulge excessively in something, often leading to negative consequences. It describes behavior characterized by giving in too freely to one's desires or appetites, particularly in relation to food, drink, or luxuries.

Synonyms

excessive, lavish, overly generous, self-indulgent.

Examples of usage

  • His overindulgent lifestyle made him unhealthy.
  • She had an overindulgent attitude towards her children's desires.
  • The party was filled with overindulgent guests who ate and drank too much.

Translations

Translations of the word "overindulgent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excessivamente indulgente

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक लिप्त

🇩🇪 übermäßig nachsichtig

🇮🇩 terlalu memanjakan

🇺🇦 надмірно поблажливий

🇵🇱 nadmiernie pobłażliwy

🇯🇵 過剰に甘やかす

🇫🇷 trop indulgent

🇪🇸 excesivamente indulgente

🇹🇷 aşırı hoşgörülü

🇰🇷 과도하게 관대함

🇸🇦 مفرط في التساهل

🇨🇿 příliš shovívavý

🇸🇰 príliš zhovievavý

🇨🇳 过度溺爱

🇸🇮 pretežno popustljiv

🇮🇸 ofurlegur

🇰🇿 артық жұмсақ

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად მერიდიანი

🇦🇿 şiddətli müzakirə

🇲🇽 demasiado indulgente

Etymology

The word 'overindulgent' is derived from the prefix 'over-', implying excess, and the verb 'indulge', which comes from the Latin 'indulgere', meaning to be accommodating or lenient. 'Indulge' originally referred to allowing oneself to enjoy something, but over time, its meaning expanded to include the notion of yielding to desires or whims without restraint. The combination of these elements in 'overindulgent' emphasizes the notion of going beyond reasonable limits. This term is often used in discussions related to health, parenting, and lifestyle choices, highlighting the fine line between enjoyment and excess.