over-indulgence
Definition
- Noun:
- Excessive indulgence: "over-indulgence" refers to the act of allowing oneself or others too much of something, especially in terms of food, drink, or luxury, often leading to negative consequences.
- Overindulgence in pleasures: It can also describe a state of being overly permissive or self-gratifying, such as in eating, drinking, or spending.
Usage Examples
- (Too much consumption of sweet foods caused physical discomfort.)
- (Excessive leniency or giving too many treats made the child act badly.)
- (Excessive enjoyment of food or drink led to a feeling of lethargy and regret.)
Advanced Usage
"over-indulgence in": a specific focus on excessive behavior in a particular area.
- Over-indulgence in alcohol can damage the liver. (Drinking too much alcohol harms the liver.)
"over-indulgence leads to": a common structure showing cause and effect.
- Over-indulgence in luxury often leads to financial ruin. (Spending too much on luxury items can cause bankruptcy.)
Variants and Related Words
Over-indulge (verb): to indulge excessively.
- She tends to over-indulge in chocolate during holidays. (She eats too much chocolate.)
Over-indulgent (adj): characterized by excessive indulgence.
- Over-indulgent parents may not set proper boundaries. (Parents who give too much may fail to teach limits.)
Synonyms
- Excess: an amount that is more than necessary.
- Gluttony: excessive eating or drinking.
- Self-gratification: satisfying one's own desires too much.
Phrasal Verbs
- Indulge in: to allow oneself to enjoy something, often used with "over" for emphasis.
- He tends to indulge in too much cake. (He eats too much cake.)
Related Idioms
Live high on the hog: to live luxuriously or extravagantly.
- Their over-indulgence meant they lived high on the hog until the money ran out. (They enjoyed excessive luxury.)
Make a pig of oneself: to eat or drink too much.
- At the buffet, he made a pig of himself through over-indulgence. (He ate excessively.)