Gluttony

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlʌtəni/

Definitions of gluttony

noun habitual greed or excess in eating

Example Sentences

A1 Eating too much candy is an example of gluttony.

A2 Some people struggle with gluttony when it comes to eating fast food.

B1 Gluttony can lead to health problems if not controlled.

B2 The buffet was a paradise for those with a tendency towards gluttony.

C1 Her gluttony for luxury items led to financial troubles.

C2 The king's gluttony for power knew no bounds, leading to unrest in the kingdom.

Examples of gluttony in a Sentence

formal The act of excessive eating is often associated with the sin of gluttony.

informal She's always indulging in desserts, a real gluttony for sweets.

slang He's such a food hog, always showing his gluttony at the buffet.

figurative His gluttony for power knows no bounds, he will do anything to get ahead.

Grammatical Forms of gluttony

• plural: gluttonies
• comparative: more gluttonous
• superlative: most gluttonous
• present tense: gluttonizes
• future tense: will gluttonize
• perfect tense: has gluttonized
• continuous tense: is gluttonizing
• singular: gluttony
• positive degree: gluttonous
• infinitive: to gluttonize
• gerund: gluttonizing
• participle: gluttonized

Origin and Evolution of gluttony

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gluttony' originated from the Latin word 'gluttire' which means to gulp down or swallow. It was also influenced by the Latin word 'gluttus' which means greedy.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gluttony' has evolved to not only refer to excessive eating but also to excessive indulgence in anything, such as excessive consumption of resources or material possessions.