overindulged

overindulged — verb

1. past tense and past participle of 'overindulge' meaning enjoyed food, drink, or

1.動詞不及物C1
釋義

past tense and past participle of 'overindulge' meaning enjoyed food, drink, or another pleasure beyond a sensible limit.

例句

After the wedding buffet, Hana overindulged in cream cakes and felt sick.

pattern: overindulged in + food

Eric admitted he had overindulged on wine during the company cruise.

pattern: overindulged on + drink

同義詞
  • binged

    suggests a heavier, more intense period of eating or drinking

  • splurged

    often used for spending money rather than food or drink

  • went overboard

    informal and broader; can describe any kind of excess

反義詞

文法句型

overindulged in + food/drink/activity

overindulged on + food/drink

overindulged during + holiday/event

用法筆記

Most often refers to food or drink after parties, holidays, or rich meals. With 'in' or 'on', it names the thing enjoyed too much; without an object, the situation usually already makes the excess clear.

常見錯誤

❌I overindulged myself on desserts.
✅I overindulged on desserts.
💡the verb already includes pleasing yourself, so 'myself' is unnecessary.
❌She overindulged the buffet at lunch.
✅She overindulged at the buffet.' or 'She overindulged in desserts.
💡this sense does not take the place or food table as a direct object.

2. past tense and past participle of 'overindulge' meaning gave someone so many tre

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

past tense and past participle of 'overindulge' meaning gave someone so many treats, chances, or special allowances that it was bad for them.

例句

Leo overindulged his youngest daughter, buying her a new toy weekly.

direct object: overindulged + person

Christopher's aunt overindulged the puppy with scraps from every meal.

pattern: overindulged + person/animal with + extra treats

同義詞
  • spoiled

    the most everyday word; often suggests the person became hard to manage

  • pampered

    focuses on giving comfort and special treatment

  • coddled

    suggests too much protection as well as kindness

反義詞
  • disciplined

    set rules and corrected behaviour instead of giving in

  • set limits

    kept clear boundaries instead of allowing too much

文法句型

overindulged + child/guest/pet

overindulged + person with + treats/gifts/freedom

用法筆記

The object is usually a child, guest, or pet, and the extra kindness often involves sweets, gifts, or too much freedom. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about what someone did to another person, not what they themselves consumed or enjoyed.

常見錯誤

❌Grandma overindulged to the children.
✅Grandma overindulged the children.
💡this sense takes the person directly as the object.
❌He overindulged his son in candy.
✅He overindulged his son with candy.
💡use 'with' for the extra treat or privilege.