Surfeiting: meaning, definitions and examples

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surfeiting

 

[ หˆsษœหr.fษชt.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food consumption

Surfeiting refers to an excessive amount of food or drink consumed, leading to overindulgence. This term emphasizes the consequences of overconsumption, often resulting in discomfort or even sickness. Historically, surfeiting was often discussed in the context of feasts and banquets where one could easily consume more than necessary, leading to gluttony. In modern usage, it might also extend to any type of excess that overwhelms one's capacity for enjoyment.

Synonyms

excess, gluttony, overconsumption, overindulgence.

Examples of usage

  • After the holiday feast, I suffered from surfeiting.
  • His surfeiting at the buffet left him feeling ill.
  • She avoided surfeiting by pacing herself at the dinner.
  • Surfeiting on sweets can lead to a sugar crash.

Translations

Translations of the word "surfeiting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น excesso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberfluss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelebihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฐะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nadmiar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Žๅ‰ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท excรจs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exceso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณผ์ž‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูุฑุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ebytek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prebytok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odveza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofgnรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ั‹า›ัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exceso

Etymology

The word 'surfeiting' originates from the Middle English 'surfeten,' which is a combination of 'sur-' meaning 'over' and 'feten,' meaning 'to feed.' The evolution of the word reflects a time when grand feasts were commonplace, and the idea of consuming beyond one's needs became notable enough to warrant a term. It has historical roots in discussions about dietary moderation and moral lessons against gluttony. Over the centuries, the concept has been tied to various cultural expressions related to abundance, particularly in literature and moral philosophy, stressing the importance of balance in consumption. Today, while the word may seem archaic, it still captures the essence of excess in eating and drinking, applicable in a wider context of indulgence.