overindulgence

noun
UK: /ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
US: /ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

  1. Having too much of something enjoyable, like food or drink

    1. His overindulgence made him sick after the party.
    2. The week of overindulgence during the holidays left me feeling tired and sluggish.

  2. The act of allowing yourself or someone else to have too much of something

    1. Overindulgence is not good for your body.
    2. Parents should avoid the overindulgence of their children to teach them self-control.

Synonyms

excess intemperance dissipation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overindulgence" in English means: Having too much of something enjoyable, like food or drink, The act of allowing yourself or someone else to have too much of something.

The phonetic transcription of "overindulgence" is /ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overindulgence": excess, intemperance, dissipation.

Example usage of "overindulgence": "His overindulgence made him sick after the party.". More examples on the page.