overindulgence

noun

over·​in·​dul·​gence ˌō-vər-in-ˈdəl-jən(t)s 

plural overindulgences

: excessive indulgence

In spite of his wisdom, he could not find fault with her for her overindulgence of the children …

—George Eliot

especially : excessive consumption of food, drink, etc.

Infrequent and brief episodes of atrial fibrillation can be triggered by overindulgence in alcohol, caffeine and food.

—Fred Cicetti

Examples of overindulgence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is the stuff, Kravitz suggests, that modern-day dreams are made of: the dead-eyed hunk, the state of permanent vacation, the numbing cycles of consumption and overindulgence. —Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024

Thanksgiving without overindulgence might seem a bit alien to people. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024

In theory, Sure Shot allows users to feel better faster and continue their night without the usual effects of overindulgence. —Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

The band writes anthems for those who can barely stand up, whether that’s due to overindulgence or deep depression. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above