overindulgence

Noun

Meaning

excessive indulgence

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

excess gluttony surplus dining greed alcoholism chewing dissipation extravagance indulgence drunkenness decadence orgy depravity incontinence

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Antonyms

good economy honor discipline conservation integrity

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Hypernyms

indulgence pampering indulging humoring

Examples

The proximity of a desirable thing tempts one to overindulgence. On that path lies danger. Frank Herbert

The most damaging forms of intemperance are connected with eating, strong drink, and sexual activities. Overindulgence in any of these is fatal to success. Napoleon Hill

People's love of sweets and guilty feelings about overindulgence are pretty universal. Will Cotton

the child was spoiled by overindulgence Source: Internet

Filer (1995) pp. 78–80 Despite the flattering physiques portrayed on tomb walls, the overweight mummies of many of the upper class show the effects of a life of overindulgence. Source: Internet

But saccharine overindulgence aside, the flan does have a depth of flavour that you can't get with simple sugar. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

overindulge overindulge in shopping overindulge oneself overindulgency overindulgent overindulgently