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Gluttony: meaning, definitions and examples

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gluttony

 

[ ˈɡlʌtəni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sinful behavior

Gluttony is the act of overindulging in food and drink, often to the point of excess. It is considered one of the seven deadly sins in many religious traditions.

Synonyms

excessiveness, greediness, voracity

Examples of usage

  • His gluttony knew no bounds as he devoured the entire buffet in one sitting.
  • She felt guilty about her gluttony after eating a whole cake by herself.
  • Their gluttony for wealth led them to engage in unethical business practices.
  • Gluttony can be a difficult habit to break, especially for those with a love for food.
  • Overcoming gluttony requires self-discipline and moderation in eating habits.

Translations

Translations of the word "gluttony" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gula

🇮🇳 पेटूपन

🇩🇪 Völlerei

🇮🇩 kerakusan

🇺🇦 ненажерливість

🇵🇱 obżarstwo

🇯🇵 大食い (おおぐい)

🇫🇷 gourmandise

🇪🇸 glotonería

🇹🇷 oburluk

🇰🇷 폭식 (폭식증)

🇸🇦 الشره

🇨🇿 obžerství

🇸🇰 obžerstvo

🇨🇳 暴食 (bàoshí)

🇸🇮 požrešnost

🇮🇸 græðgi

🇰🇿 ашқарақтық

🇬🇪 მომხვეჭელობა

🇦🇿 acgözlük

🇲🇽 glotonería

Etymology

The word 'gluttony' originated from the Latin word 'gluttire', which means 'to gulp down or swallow'. In medieval times, gluttony was viewed as a serious sin, representing an excessive desire for food and drink that went against the principles of moderation and self-control. The concept of gluttony has been explored in various religious texts and philosophical writings, highlighting the importance of temperance and restraint in one's consumption habits.

See also: glut, glutton.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,907, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.