Pronunciation: /ˈɡlʌtən/

Definitions of glutton

noun a person who eats or consumes immoderate amounts of food and drink

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a glutton for chocolate.

A2 The glutton devoured the entire pizza by himself.

B1 Being a glutton for knowledge, she read every book in the library.

B2 The gluttonous feast included a variety of dishes from different cuisines.

C1 His reputation as a glutton preceded him wherever he went.

C2 The glutton indulged in a lavish meal at the finest restaurant in town.

adjective related to or characteristic of a glutton; greedy or excessive in eating

Example Sentences

A1 She is a glutton for chocolate.

A2 He is a glutton for adventure, always seeking new experiences.

B1 The glutton puppy devoured his food in seconds.

B2 The gluttonous feast left everyone feeling overly full and satisfied.

C1 Her glutton appetite for knowledge led her to pursue multiple degrees.

C2 The gluttonous behavior of the CEO led to the downfall of the company.

Examples of glutton in a Sentence

formal The wealthy glutton indulged in a lavish feast at the banquet.

informal My friend is such a glutton when it comes to pizza, he can eat a whole pie by himself.

slang I can't believe you ate that entire cake, you're such a glutton!

figurative Her gluttonous appetite for adventure led her to travel to every corner of the world.

Grammatical Forms of glutton

past tense

gluttoned

plural

gluttons

comparative

more gluttonous

superlative

most gluttonous

present tense

gluttons

future tense

will glutton

perfect tense

have gluttoned

continuous tense

is gluttoning

singular

glutton

positive degree

gluttonous

infinitive

to glutton

gerund

gluttoning

participle

gluttoned

Origin and Evolution of glutton

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'glutton' originated from the Latin word 'gluttire', meaning to gulp down or swallow. It was later adapted into Old French as 'gloton', which eventually evolved into the Middle English word 'gloton'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who eats and drinks excessively, the word 'glutton' has evolved to also imply someone who overindulges in any pleasure or desire, not just food.