Gluttonous

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlʌtənəs/

Definitions of gluttonous

adjective excessively greedy or indulgent, especially in eating

Example Sentences

A1 He is a gluttonous eater, always finishing his plate.

A2 The gluttonous child ate all the cookies before dinner.

B1 Her gluttonous behavior at the buffet surprised everyone.

B2 The king's gluttonous feasts were legendary throughout the kingdom.

C1 Despite his gluttonous tendencies, he managed to maintain a healthy weight.

C2 The gluttonous consumption of resources by the company led to its eventual downfall.

Examples of gluttonous in a Sentence

formal The king was known for his gluttonous appetite, often consuming multiple feasts in a single sitting.

informal My friend is so gluttonous, he always goes back for seconds and thirds at buffets.

slang I can't believe how gluttonous she is, always stuffing her face with junk food.

figurative His gluttonous desire for power led to his downfall in the political arena.

Grammatical Forms of gluttonous

• past tense: gluttonized
• plural: gluttonous
• comparative: more gluttonous
• superlative: most gluttonous
• present tense: gluttonizes
• future tense: will be gluttonous
• perfect tense: has been gluttonous
• continuous tense: is being gluttonous
• singular: gluttonous
• positive degree: gluttonous
• infinitive: to be gluttonous
• gerund: gluttonizing
• participle: gluttonizing

Origin and Evolution of gluttonous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gluttonous' originated from the Latin word 'gluttire' meaning to gulp down or swallow. It later evolved into the Old French word 'gloton' meaning one who eats to excess.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gluttonous' has retained its negative connotation of excessive eating, but has also been extended to refer to excessive consumption in general, not just limited to food.