gluttony
ˈɡlʌtəni
gluttonies
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Definition of gluttony - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

eatingstrong desire to eat or drink too much
  • Gluttony is considered a vice in many cultures.
  • Gluttony led him to overfill his plate at every meal.
  • After the festival, gluttony left everyone feeling sick.
gourmandism overindulgence voracity
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Origin of gluttony

Latin, gluttire (to swallow)

Terms with gluttony included in their meaning

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gluttony
extreme greediness for food
gluttony
excessive eating or drinking
gluttony
excessive desire for food or drink
gluttony
overindulgence in food or drink
appetite
showing extreme gluttony or appetite
greedy
characterized by greed or gluttony
gluttony
exhibiting gluttonous or coarse behavior

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  1. French:gloutonnerie, ...
  2. German:Völlerei, ...
  3. Italian:gola, ...
  4. Spanish:glotonería, ...
  5. Portuguese:gula, ...
  6. Chinese:贪食, ...
  7. Japanese:暴食, ...
  8. Arabic:الشَرَهُ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גַּרְגְּרָנוּת, ...
  10. Russian:обжорство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ненажерливість, ...
  12. Hindi:भूख, ...
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