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Meaning of gourmand
A person who takes great pleasure in food and drink.
Etymology of gourmand
The word "gourmand" originated from the Old French word "gourmand", which is derived from the verb "gourmer", meaning "to gorge" or "to eat greedily".
Historically, the term "gourmand" was used to describe someone who eats excessively or greedily, but over time, it has evolved to encompass a more refined and discerning approach to food and drink.
Synonyms
connoisseur
epicure
gourmet
foodie
gastronome
bon vivant
glutton
sensualist
hedonist
sybarite
indulger
pamperer
voluptuary
gastronomist
epicurean
gourmandizer
sensualizer
hedonizer
gluttonizer
gastronomer
foodlover
culinary expert
gastronomic expert
fine diner
discerning eater
refined eater
sophisticated eater
culinary connoisseur
gastronomic connoisseur
Definitions
- A person who enjoys eating and drinking in large quantities, or who has a particular interest in fine food and drink.
- * A connoisseur of good food and drink.
Usage Examples
- As a gourmand, she was always on the lookout for new restaurants to try.
- * The gourmand's guide to the city included recommendations for the best eateries and wine bars.
- * He was a self-proclaimed gourmand, with a passion for fine wine and haute cuisine.
Antonyms
ascetic
abstainer
teetotaler
abstinent
temperate
moderate
restrained
self-denying
austere
Spartan
frugal
thrifty
abstemious
puritanical
self-controlled
disciplined
restrained
limited
restricted
sparse
meager
scanty
skimpy