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Gluttony

Verb / ˈglʌtʌni: / Another word for gluttony — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gluttony is the act of eating or drinking excessively and immoderately.

Synonyms & similar words

overeating gula greediness overindulgence voracity excess overeating gourmandism intemperance rapacity ravenousness insatiability hyperphagia overconsumption immoderation overeating binge-eating gourmandizing gorge feasting

Example sentences

  1. 1. Gluttony is not good for your health.
  2. 2. She showed gluttony by eating three servings of dessert.
  3. 3. His gluttony for pizza was evident as he ate an entire pie by himself.
  4. 4. The gluttony of the king led to a shortage of food for the people.
  5. 5. Gluttony can lead to obesity and other health problems.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Gluttony is an emotional escape, a sign something is eating us.' - Peter De Vries
  • 2. 'Gluttony is the source of all our infirmities and the fountain of all our diseases.' - Marcus Tullius Cicero
  • 3. 'Gluttony is the mother of all dissipation.' - John Wesley

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