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Gluttonously: meaning, definitions and examples

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gluttonously

 

[ ˈɡlʌtəˌnəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of eating

Gluttonously describes an excessive or greedy manner of eating or consuming food. It suggests that someone is indulging themselves without restraint or consideration for moderation. This adverb conveys a sense of voraciousness and insatiable appetites. Often used to depict situations where someone devours food or has an excessive craving for something, it paints a vivid picture of unrestrained consumption.

Synonyms

greedily, insatiably, rapaciously, voraciously.

Examples of usage

  • He ate gluttonously at the buffet.
  • The children laughed as they gluttonously fought over the last slice of pizza.
  • She approached the dessert table gluttonously, ready to indulge.
  • After the long hike, they gluttonously devoured every snack in sight.

Translations

Translations of the word "gluttonously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gulosamente

🇮🇳 लालच से

🇩🇪 gluttonisch

🇮🇩 dengan rakus

🇺🇦 обжерливо

🇵🇱 żarłocznie

🇯🇵 大食いで

🇫🇷 gloutonnement

🇪🇸 glotonamente

🇹🇷 açgözlüce

🇰🇷 탐욕스럽게

🇸🇦 بشراهة

🇨🇿 hladově

🇸🇰 hltošsky

🇨🇳 贪婪地

🇸🇮 pohlepno

🇮🇸 sullandi

🇰🇿 жемқорлықпен

🇬🇪 გაუმაძღრად

🇦🇿 yeyən

🇲🇽 glotonamente

Etymology

The word 'gluttonously' is derived from the adjective 'gluttonous', which comes from the Latin word 'gluttonus', meaning 'greedy' or 'insatiable'. The roots can be traced back to 'gluto', which means 'to gulp down' or 'to swallow'. The term has been in use in English since the late Middle Ages, reflecting the cultural attitudes towards food and consumption. Initially used to describe a person who indulges in excessive eating or drinking, over time, it has also come to symbolize anyone indulging excessively in any activity or desire. The word carries a negative connotation, often associated with moral or ethical judgments about self-control and moderation in behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,945, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.