Glutted: meaning, definitions and examples

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glutted

 

[ ˈɡlʌtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

overfilled state

Glutted refers to a state where something is excessively filled or filled beyond capacity. This term is often used in economic contexts to describe markets where there is an oversupply of goods, leading to decreased prices. It can also describe situations where an individual or a group has indulged to the point of excess, whether in terms of food, resources, or other consumables. In essence, being glutted indicates an overwhelming abundance that surpasses functional limits.

Synonyms

overfilled, overloaded, satiated, stuffed

Examples of usage

  • The market was glutted with too many smartphones.
  • After the holiday season, the stores were glutted with unsold inventory.
  • He felt glutted after eating too much during the feast.

Translations

Translations of the word "glutted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saturado

🇮🇳 बाढ़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 überfüllt

🇮🇩 terlalu banyak

🇺🇦 переповнений

🇵🇱 przepełniony

🇯🇵 飽和した

🇫🇷 saturé

🇪🇸 saturado

🇹🇷 doğmuş

🇰🇷 과잉된

🇸🇦 مكتظ

🇨🇿 přeplněný

🇸🇰 preplnený

🇨🇳 过饱

🇸🇮 preplnjen

🇮🇸 yfirfullur

🇰🇿 толтырылған

🇬🇪 გაყრილი

🇦🇿 dolu

🇲🇽 saturado

Word origin

The term 'glutted' originates from the verb 'glut', which dates back to the late 14th century. The word itself comes from the Middle English 'glot', which meant 'to swallow or devour greedily.' It has roots in the Old Norse word 'glutta', meaning 'to gulp.' Over time, 'glut' evolved to encompass the idea of being filled to excess, not just in terms of food but also in market contexts and other areas where abundance can lead to detriment. The adjective form 'glutted' developed as a way to describe this condition resulting from overconsumption or surplus. In modern usage, it captures the implications of both physical saturation and economic imbalance, reflecting societal concerns over excess in various forms.