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Meaning of gluttonous
Having or showing a desire to eat or drink excessively
Etymology of gluttonous
The word "gluttonous" originates from the Old French word "gloton", meaning glutton, which is derived from the Latin word "gluttire", meaning to swallow or gulp
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who overindulge in food and drink, often to the point of excess or waste
Synonyms
greedy
voracious
insatiable
ravenous
hungry
excessive
immoderate
intemperate
indulgent
self-indulgent
epicurean
hedonistic
lavish
extravagant
profligate
wasteful
reckless
wanton
dissolute
debauched
corrupt
decadent
luxurious
sumptuous
opulent
riotous
bacchanalian
sybaritic
sensual
carnal
voluptuous
pleasure-seeking
overindulgent
gourmandizing
gorging
devouring
consuming
guzzling
gobbling
wolfing
Definitions
- Giving way to excessive and uncontrolled indulgence in food or drink
- * Characterized by or given to excessive eating and drinking
Usage Examples
- The gluttonous feast lasted long into the night, with guests devouring plate after plate of delicacies
- * His gluttonous appetite for rich foods eventually led to health problems
- * The city's gluttonous consumption of resources has raised concerns about sustainability
Antonyms
moderate
restrained
temperate
abstemious
ascetic
self-denying
Spartan
frugal
thrifty
economical
abstinent
sober
chaste
virtuous
self-controlled
disciplined
restrained
modest
humble
simple
unassuming
unpretentious
unostentatious