gluttonous — Characterized by excessive eating or consumption, or having an insatiable appetite for something. It describes greedy, immoderate behavior beyond normal needs.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Characterized by excessive eating or consumption, or having an insatiable appetite for something. It describes greedy, immoderate behavior beyond normal needs.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡlʌtənəs/
Korean meaning: 탐욕스러운, 과식하는
Korean pronunciation: 글럿-터-너스 (강세: 글럿)
Example Sentences
- The gluttonous king ate seven whole chickens for dinner and still asked for dessert.
- She felt embarrassed about her gluttonous performance at the all-you-can-eat restaurant.
- My gluttonous cat somehow opened the treat jar and ate everything inside.
gluttonous
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡlʌtənəs//
Characterized by excessive eating or consumption, or having an insatiable appetite for something. It describes greedy, immoderate behavior beyond normal needs.
Characterized by excessive eating or consumption, or having an insatiable appetite for something. It describes greedy, immoderate behavior beyond normal needs.
Gluttonous giant on mountainous peaks, more ravenous than wolves!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'gluttire' meaning 'to swallow' or 'to gulp down.' The word evolved through Old French into Middle English, carrying the moral weight of gluttony as one of the seven deadly sins in medieval Christianity.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The gluttonous king ate seven whole chickens for dinner and still asked for dessert.”
“She felt embarrassed about her gluttonous performance at the all-you-can-eat restaurant.”
“My gluttonous cat somehow opened the treat jar and ate everything inside.”
“The documentary criticized society's gluttonous waste of food resources.”
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