Synonyms of overindulgence

overindulgence

noun

1

as in immoderation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immoderation
• intemperance
• gluttony
• overeating
• gluttonousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dieting
• abstemiousness

2

as in wastefulness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wastefulness
• profligacy
• dissipation
• excess
• self-indulgence
• profusion
• squandering
• overkill
• indulgence
• wastage
• extravagance
• luxury
• immoderacy
• splurge
• loss
• prodigality
• waste

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• necessity
• economy
• frugality
• saving
• conservation
• thrift
• moderation
• parsimony
• restraint
• temperance
• austerity
• skimping
• belt-tightening
• economizing
• penny-pinching
• scrimping
• temperateness

Examples of overindulgence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As in the first outing, there's an attempt to frame the three stories as part of the series' continuity, with an overindulgence of Halloween candy causing Bart, Lisa, and Homer to have nightmares. —Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2023

This is not a love story undone by overindulgence but one that hinges on it at the expense of developing a deeper logic. —Naveen Kumar, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2024

The food has to interest palates jaded by overindulgence and yet be comforting, too. —Nigella Lawson, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2023

Brie Larson’s Easy Everyday Beauty Routine Here Wilkins shares some of her favorite remedies for managing overindulgence and boosting digestion during the holidays, as well as a recipe for bitters that are perfect to take following a heavy meal—and make a great gift. —Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2023