Surfeited: meaning, definitions and examples
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surfeited
[ ˈsɜːr.fɪt.ɪd ]
excessive consumption
Surfeited describes a state of having consumed too much of something, leading to a feeling of overindulgence or saturation. This term often relates to food and drink but can also apply to various experiences or emotions. When someone feels surfeited, they may experience discomfort or an aversion to further indulgence, having reached a limit of enjoyment.
Synonyms
overfilled, overindulged, sated, satiated.
Examples of usage
- After the feast, I felt surfeited and couldn't eat another bite.
- He was surfeited with the constant praise and just wanted some quiet.
- The children became surfeited with candy after the Halloween party.
Translations
Translations of the word "surfeited" in other languages:
🇵🇹 saciado
🇮🇳 अधिक मात्रा में
🇩🇪 übersättigt
🇮🇩 terlalu banyak
🇺🇦 пересичений
🇵🇱 przesycony
🇯🇵 飽和した
🇫🇷 saturé
🇪🇸 satisfecho
🇹🇷 aşırı doymuş
🇰🇷 과다한
🇸🇦 مُشبع
🇨🇿 přeplněný
🇸🇰 preplnený
🇨🇳 过饱的
🇸🇮 pretežak
🇮🇸 yfirgnótt
🇰🇿 тоқталған
🇬🇪 დამტკბარი
🇦🇿 doğrulmuş
🇲🇽 satisfecho
Etymology
The term 'surfeited' derives from the Old French word 'sorfet', which itself comes from the Latin word 'sorpere', meaning 'to swallow up.' In Middle English, 'surfeite' evolved to refer specifically to an excessive amount of food or drink. Historically, the word has connoted not just abundance but an overwhelming excess that can lead to negative feelings or experiences. This idea of overconsumption has been present in literature and culture for centuries, particularly in discussions about moderation and self-control. Over time, 'surfeited' has also been applied beyond physical consumption to describe emotional or sensory overload. Thus, while its roots are grounded in the physical sense of eating and drinking, it has expanded its application to include various forms of excess.