Overindulge

Pronunciation: /oʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒ/

Definitions of overindulge

verb to allow oneself or someone else to have too much of something enjoyable, especially food or drink

Example Sentences

A1 I overindulged in cake at the party.

A2 She tends to overindulge in shopping when she's stressed.

B1 It's important not to overindulge in unhealthy foods.

B2 After the holidays, I realized I had overindulged in sweets and needed to cut back.

C1 Despite knowing the consequences, he continued to overindulge in alcohol.

C2 Her tendency to overindulge in luxurious vacations eventually led to financial troubles.

Examples of overindulge in a Sentence

formal It is important to practice moderation and not overindulge in unhealthy foods.

informal I always tend to overindulge in sweets during the holidays.

slang I can't help but overindulge in junk food when I'm stressed.

figurative She tends to overindulge in gossip, spreading rumors without thinking of the consequences.

Grammatical Forms of overindulge

• past tense: overindulged
• plural: overindulges
• comparative: more overindulgent
• superlative: most overindulgent
• present tense: overindulge
• future tense: will overindulge
• perfect tense: have overindulged
• continuous tense: is overindulging
• singular: overindulgence
• positive degree: overindulgent
• infinitive: to overindulge
• gerund: overindulging
• participle: overindulged

Origin and Evolution of overindulge

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'overindulge' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively or beyond, and the verb 'indulge' meaning to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the early 17th century, 'overindulge' has evolved to emphasize excessive indulgence in various aspects such as food, drink, or activities, often with negative connotations of lack of self-control or moderation.