Overeater: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is typically used to describe someone who eats more food than is necessary on a regular basis, but not to the extent of a disorder.

• John is an overeater; he always goes for second helpings at dinner.
• Being an overeater, she finds it hard to stick to a diet.

This word has a negative connotation and is used to describe someone who eats excessively and greedily, often without concern for the consequences.

• He's such a glutton; he ate an entire cake all by himself.
• Nobody wants to be seen as a glutton, stuffing their face at the buffet.

Refers to someone who consumes large quantities of food in a short period, often as a response to emotional stress or other triggers, and may be associated with a diagnosed eating disorder.

• As a binge eater, Mark often finds himself eating an entire pizza in one sitting.
• She struggles with binge eating when she is feeling anxious or stressed.

Describes someone who is addicted to food in a way that resembles substance addiction, implying a compulsive need to eat certain foods, often high in sugar, fat, or salt.

• Being a food addict, Emma finds it very hard to resist junk food.
• He admitted to being a food addict, unable to control his cravings for sweets.

This can be a repetitive entry due to a possible mistake. Context and examples would be the same as the first 'overeater'.

• John knew he was an overeater because he often couldn't stop himself from having seconds and thirds

This term is used in more serious and clinical contexts to describe someone who eats uncontrollably due to psychological issues. It implies a lack of control and is often associated with eating disorders.

• Sarah has been seeing a therapist to manage her issues as a compulsive eater

This phrase carries a negative connotation and might be used to describe someone who uses food in unhealthy ways, often tied to emotional or psychological problems. It suggests a harmful relationship with food.

• Mark realized he was a food abuser when he found himself turning to sweets every time he felt stressed out