overindulge

American  

[oh-ver-in-duhlj] / ˌoʊ vər ɪnˈdʌldʒ /

verb (used with or without object)

overindulged, overindulging

1. to indulge to excess.

   to overindulge one's fondness for candy.

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overindulge British  

/ ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ /

verb

1. to indulge (in something, esp food or drink) immoderately; binge

2. (tr) to yield excessively to the wishes of; spoil

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Other Word Forms

• overindulgence noun
• overindulgent adjective
• overindulgently adverb

Etymology

Origin of overindulge

First recorded in 1735–45; over- + indulge

Example Sentences

“Memory for humans has been so fleeting that when we then get tools to conserve, we overindulge in it,” he said.

From Slate • Nov. 13, 2024

But if you overindulge the rest of the time then you might put on even more weight.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024

The per unit costs of a full turkey dinner with gravy and rolls, fruitcake and eggnog is approximately $9.77 per person: arguably a reasonable price to overindulge with those you love.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023

Two-thirds of those surveyed said they overindulge in food, nearly 45% said they take a break from exercise and more than half report feeling tired and have less time for themselves.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2023

“It was hard to think. It was hard not to let off steam. It was hard not to overindulge in all the natural activities of life.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik