as in luxurious
given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
an overindulgent lifestyle that led them to eschew many of their responsibilities
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Recent Examples of overindulgent
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.
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 14 Aug. 2024
Distance yourself from those who set poor examples or tempt you to be overindulgent.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 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
It was panned as overindulgent, terrible, unwatchable.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2021
The test car, a top-of-the-line Touring XT, never felt overindulgent, even though it was extravagantly optioned.
—cleveland, 1 Aug. 2020
Mia Taylor, Parents, 14 Aug. 2024
Distance yourself from those who set poor examples or tempt you to be overindulgent.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 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
It was panned as overindulgent, terrible, unwatchable.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2021
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
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Thirteen former Advance Prep players and coaches told USA TODAY their experiences were far from luxurious, though some enjoyed their time.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Investors consistently see key tourist areas like Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah as top choices that offer luxurious living options with high rental yields.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Here were dazzling, golden scenes of saints and martyrs, some of the most sensual figuration ever put to brush.Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trotter reignited the label with her quietly sensual designs and her focus on textures would gel with Bottega Veneta and her predecessor’s work at the brand.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
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Eau Triple Peruvian Heliotrope also uses tonka bean and violet notes for a hedonistic, velvety spritz that remains subtle on the skin and not overbearing.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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In recent decades, Vang Vieng had earned a notorious reputation as a hedonistic party center where travelers could easily access cheap alcohol and illicit drugs.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Overindulgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overindulgent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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