overindulgent

adjective

over·​in·​dul·​gent ˌō-vər-in-ˈdəl-jənt How to pronounce overindulgent (audio)
Synonyms of overindulgentnext
: excessively indulgent
overindulgent parents
an overindulgent meal

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Examples of overindulgent in a Sentence

an overindulgent lifestyle that led them to eschew many of their responsibilities
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Elsewhere, the economically edited documentary — always on point, never overindulgent — recalls the time Eliassi contacted COVID during her travels in 2020, quarantining at a Jerusalem hotel and performing stand-up to her fellow patients, comprised of both Israelis and Palestinians. — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025 Parents who engage in this style of raising children, however, will want to avoid being overindulgent, which can cause its own challenges and may result in children not having the ability to navigate relationships and environments outside the home. — Mia Taylor, Parents, 14 Aug. 2024

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First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overindulgent was in 1652

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“Overindulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overindulgent. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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