Definitions
- Describing excessive or extreme indulgence in something, often to the point of harm or negative consequences. - Referring to a lack of self-control or restraint when it comes to indulging in something. - Talking about someone who is overly permissive or lenient in allowing indulgence in others.
- Referring to a willingness to allow or tolerate indulgence in oneself or others. - Describing a lenient or permissive attitude towards something. - Talking about treating oneself or others with kindness or generosity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words relate to indulgence in something.
- 2Both words can describe a lenient or permissive attitude.
- 3Both words can refer to treating oneself or others with kindness or generosity.
What is the difference?
- 1Extent: Overindulgent implies excessive or extreme indulgence, while indulgent suggests a more moderate level of indulgence.
- 2Consequences: Overindulgent often leads to negative consequences, while indulgent may not necessarily result in harm.
- 3Self-control: Overindulgent implies a lack of self-control or restraint, while indulgent does not necessarily suggest a lack of control.
- 4Permissiveness: Overindulgent can also refer to being overly permissive towards others, while indulgent usually only refers to oneself or others in a positive way.
- 5Negative connotation: Overindulgent has a negative connotation, while indulgent is more neutral or positive.
Remember this!
Overindulgent and indulgent both relate to indulgence in something, but overindulgent implies excessive or extreme indulgence that can lead to negative consequences, while indulgent suggests a more moderate level of indulgence without necessarily resulting in harm. Overindulgent also implies a lack of self-control or restraint, while indulgent does not necessarily suggest a lack of control.
