Definition of OVERINDULGENCE

overindulgence

Plural: overindulgences

Noun

  • excessive indulgence
    • "the child was spoiled by overindulgence"
  • An act of overindulging; indulgence in too much; pleasure or consumption taken in excess of what is satisfying or necessary.

Examples

  • He blames his overindulgence in food for his expanding waistline.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + indulgence.

Synonyms

excess

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