Gourmand: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
gourmand
[ หษกสษmษnd ]
food lover
A gourmand is someone who takes great pleasure in food, often eating and appreciating large quantities of food. Gourmands are known for their discerning taste and willingness to try new and exotic dishes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He is a true gourmand, always seeking out the best restaurants in town.
- Despite his small stature, he has the appetite of a gourmand.
Translations
Translations of the word "gourmand" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gourmand
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคจ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Gourmand
๐ฎ๐ฉ pecinta makanan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะผะฐะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ smakosz
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใซใก
๐ซ๐ท gourmand
๐ช๐ธ gourmand
๐น๐ท gurme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฏธ์๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ gurmรกn
๐ธ๐ฐ gurmรกn
๐จ๐ณ ็พ้ฃๅฎถ
๐ธ๐ฎ gurmรกn
๐ฎ๐ธ matgรฆรฐingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำะผาาฑะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qurman
๐ฒ๐ฝ gourmand
Word origin
The word 'gourmand' comes from the French word 'gourmand' which means 'greedy eater'. It first appeared in English in the early 15th century. Initially, it had a negative connotation, referring to someone who overindulged in food. However, over time, the meaning evolved to emphasize someone who appreciates and enjoys food in a sophisticated manner.