Definition
Definition of feasted - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
satiatedhaving enjoyed a large meal
- After the celebration, everyone felt feasted and happy.
2.
celebrationRare having been honored with a feastRare
- The feasted guests thanked their hosts for the wonderful evening.
Origin of feasted
Old English, feast (festival)
Examples of feasted in a sentence
Everyone was feasted and content after the banquet. The feasted dignitaries shared stories of their achievements. The feasted athletes were celebrated for their victories.
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- French:rassasié, fêté, ...
- German:gesättigt, geehrt, ...
- Italian:sazio, onorato, ...
- Spanish:saciado, honrado, ...
- Portuguese:satisfeito, festejado, ...
- Chinese:吃饱的, 受宴请的, ...
- Japanese:満腹した, ご馳走された, ...
- Arabic:شَبْعان, مُحتَفى به, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂבֵעַ, מְכֻבָּד בְּסְעוּדָה, ...
- Russian:сытый, чествовали, ...
- Ukrainian:насичений, вшанований, ...
- Hindi:संतुष्ट, भोज दिया गया, ...
Definition of feast - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
eat celebratorytr./intr. eat large amounts of food, usually in celebrationtr./intr.
- They feasted on turkey and pies during Thanksgiving.
2.
enjoymenttr. experience something with great delighttr.
- He feasted his eyes on the beautiful painting.
3.
foodtr. Rare provide an elaborate mealtr. Rare
- The hosts feasted their guests with a lavish banquet.
Noun
1.
celebrationlarge meal for celebration
- The wedding feast was truly magnificent.
2.
religionday of religious celebration
- Christmas is a feast celebrated worldwide.
3.
delightsomething very pleasing or delightful
- The concert was a feast for the ears.
Images of feast
large meal for celebration
Expressions with feast
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eat a lot of delicious food
They feasted on a variety of dishes at the banquet.
event or experience that is flexible in timing
The festival is a moveable feast, happening at various times.
event or experience that is flexible or adaptable
The festival was a movable feast, changing locations each year.
something very beautiful or pleasing to see
The sunset over the ocean was a feast for the eye.
eat a large, luxurious meal
After the promotion, he decided to feast like a king.
situation with either too much or too little
In sales, it's often feast or famine.
look at something with great pleasure
Feast your eyes on this restored painting; it’s stunning.
something very beautiful to look at
The restored cathedral was a feast for her eyes after years of neglect.
something visually very attractive or pleasing
The fireworks display was a feast for the eyes.
look at with great satisfaction or pleasure
Feast your eyes on the stunning sunset.
person or presence that ruins others' fun or mood
Don't be a ghost at the feast and ruin the party.
person or thing that brings gloom
His negative comments were the skeleton at the feast.
informal meal or snack eaten at midnight, sometimes secretly
We had a midnight feast in our room.
day designated for communal feasting
Thanksgiving is a feast day in the United States.
special meal celebrating the Jewish escape from Egypt
The family gathered for the paschal feast at sundown.
special meal celebrating the Jewish escape from Egypt
The family gathered for the paschal feast at sundown.
grand party symbolizing excess before disaster
The CEO's retirement gala was a true Belshazzar's feast.
gathering or event with rooster dishes
They hosted a cock feast for the festival.
Christian rite with shared food, past or present, for fellowship
They held a love feast after prayers and shared bread together.
religious festival celebrating the Eucharist
The feast of the Blessed Sacrament is held annually in our town.
religious celebration honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The feast of the Sacred Heart is celebrated in June.
intellectual discussion or debate
The conference was a feast of reason with scholars from around the world.
Origin of feast
Latin, festa (feast) + -us (noun suffix)
Examples of feast in a sentence
We feasted until we could eat no more. They feasted on the delicious meal prepared by the chef. She feasted her senses on the vibrant music and dance. They feasted the entire village during the festival. She feasted her friends with homemade delicacies. The harvest feast brought the community together.
They prepared a feast for the holiday celebration. Easter is another important feast in Christianity. The feast of Eid is celebrated by Muslims. The movie was a visual feast. Her performance was a feast for the senses.
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- French:festoyer, festin, ...
- German:schlemmen, Fest, ...
- Italian:banchettare, banchetto, ...
- Spanish:banquetear, banquete, ...
- Portuguese:banquetear, banquete, ...
- Chinese:大吃大喝, 宴会, ...
- Japanese:ご馳走を食べる, 宴会, ...
- Arabic:وَلِم, وَلِيمَة, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְגֹּוג, מִשְׁתֶּה, ...
- Russian:пировать, пир, ...
- Ukrainian:бенкетувати, бенкет, ...
- Hindi:दावत उड़ाना, भोज, ...
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