Definition of overindulgentnext

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Recent Examples of overindulgent The result is not just sluggish but overindulgent. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026 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 The exact cause of HPD isn’t known, but it’s likely linked to genetics, childhood abuse or other trauma, and having parents who lack boundaries, are overindulgent, or are inconsistent, according to Cleveland Clinic. Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 10 Nov. 2022 The test car, a top-of-the-line Touring XT, never felt overindulgent, even though it was extravagantly optioned. cleveland, 1 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overindulgent
Adjective
  • The backstory Opened in 2021, La Casa de la Playa was conceived as the most intimate and luxurious expression of the Grupo Xcaret brand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Staterooms are boutique-hotel luxurious, featuring king beds and private balconies for sunrise coffees.
    Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Two decades after the book’s release, American culture is in a bit of a sensual drought—and people want to know why.
    Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • While Adams’ blouse added a sensual touch with its semi-sheer fabric, her skirt heightened the effect.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Adjective
  • Johnson adds that Woodall’s Sal also represents Bourdain’s hedonistic side.
    Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Under the Catalonian sun, a rich white American family lives in hedonistic isolation, seeking love and validation through one another, their designer wardrobes and pop music.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026

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“Overindulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulgent. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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