Overindulging: meaning, definitions and examples

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overindulging

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

eating habits

Overindulging refers to the act of consuming an excessive amount of food or drink, often to the point of discomfort or detriment to one's health. It can also apply to engaging in other activities to an extreme extent. This behavior is commonly associated with a lack of self-control and the pursuit of immediate pleasure.

Synonyms

excessively indulge, overconsume, overeat, satiate

Examples of usage

  • I tend to overindulge during the holidays.
  • She was warned against overindulging in sweets.
  • Overindulging on vacation can ruin your diet.
  • They often overindulge in rich foods at family gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "overindulging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excesso

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक भोग

🇩🇪 Übermaß

🇮🇩 kelebihan

🇺🇦 перебір

🇵🇱 nadmiar

🇯🇵 過剰な享楽

🇫🇷 surconsommation

🇪🇸 exceso

🇹🇷 aşırıya kaçma

🇰🇷 과도한 탐닉

🇸🇦 إفراط

🇨🇿 přehnané požitkářství

🇸🇰 preháňanie

🇨🇳 过度沉迷

🇸🇮 razkošnost

🇮🇸 ofgnótt

🇰🇿 артықшылық

🇬🇪 ჭარბი

🇦🇿 artırma

🇲🇽 exceso

Etymology

The term 'overindulging' stems from the combination of 'over', meaning excessively or too much, and 'indulging', which originates from the Middle English word 'indulgen', derived from the Latin 'indulgere', meaning to be lenient, to give way to, or to allow oneself to enjoy. 'Indulging' typically refers to the act of allowing oneself to enjoy something, particularly food or pleasure. The prefix 'over-' added to 'indulging' serves to emphasize an excessive degree of this enjoyment. This concept has been part of English vernacular for centuries, often associated with discussions about moderation and self-discipline, particularly in the context of dietary habits, personal choices, and lifestyle behaviors. The evolution of the term reflects cultural attitudes towards consumption and pleasure, where moderation has been traditionally valued, but contemporary society frequently celebrates indulgence, especially in culinary experiences.