gluttony

[gluht-n-ee]

noun

1. excessive eating and drinking.

   Synonyms: voracity, intemperance

gluttony

/ ˈɡlʌtənɪ /

noun

1. the act or practice of eating to excess

Word History and Origins

Origin of gluttony¹

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English glotonie, glutonie, from Old French glotonie; equivalent to glutton ¹ + -y ³

Example Sentences

Rather, this a lean showdown between self-control and gluttony, between our modest heroes and a greedy titan.

From Los Angeles Times

I love absurd humor and the absurdity in gluttony and beauty, making fun of the stereotypes that we live in.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s like watching hands frantically reach out for candy after a piñata has been broken into — gluttony at its finest.

From Salon

Pirates of the Caribbean shows the ways in which greed and gluttony turn us into caricatures, while the Haunted Mansion finds frivolity in the afterlife, reminding us to enjoy our time while we’re here.

From Los Angeles Times

Bless me, Father, for I have sinned: In the past few weeks I have watched the trailer for “Conclave” so many times it could be considered gluttony.

From Los Angeles Times

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