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overindulgent

UK
/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
US
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

Translations

overindulgentadjective
more overindulgent
Comp.
most overindulgent
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
US
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
indulgentSe dit d’une personne trop permissive ou trop complaisante, notamment envers quelqu’un.
The overindulgent parents gave their child everything he asked for.
Les parents indulgents donnaient à leur enfant tout ce qu’il demandait.
démesuréSe dit d’un mode de vie, de dépenses ou de plaisirs excessifs.
An overindulgent lifestyle eventually took its toll on his health.
Un mode de vie démesuré a fini par nuire à sa santé.
Synonyms
gratifying
excessive
immoderate
self-indulgent
lavish
profligate
intemperate
Antonyms
moderate
abstinent
restrained

Definitions

overindulgentadjective
Excessively lenient or generous, especially in allowing someone to have or do whatever they want.
The overindulgent parents gave their child everything he asked for, never setting any boundaries.
Characterized by or resulting from excessive indulgence; overly lavish or extravagant.
An overindulgent lifestyle eventually took its toll on his health.
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