Gourmandize

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʊr.mən.daɪz/

Definitions of gourmandize

noun a person who is excessively fond of eating and drinking

Example Sentences

A1 I have a friend who is a gourmandize and loves trying new foods.

A2 Her gourmandize for chocolate is well-known among her friends.

B1 His gourmandize for fine dining led him to become a food critic.

B2 The chef's gourmandize for experimenting with flavors resulted in unique and delicious dishes.

C1 Despite his gourmandize, he always maintains a healthy diet and exercise routine.

C2 Her gourmandize for gourmet cuisine has taken her on culinary adventures around the world.

verb to eat or drink to excess

Example Sentences

A1 I gourmandize on chocolate whenever I feel stressed.

A2 She gourmandizes on pastries every weekend.

B1 As a food critic, he tends to gourmandize on various cuisines to provide accurate reviews.

B2 During the holidays, we tend to gourmandize on festive dishes and desserts.

C1 Despite being on a strict diet, she occasionally gourmandizes on gourmet meals during special occasions.

C2 The chef's ability to gourmandize on different ingredients allows him to create unique and flavorful dishes.

Examples of gourmandize in a Sentence

formal The chef's culinary skills were evident in his ability to gourmandize even the simplest of ingredients.

informal She tends to gourmandize whenever she goes out to eat with friends.

slang I can't believe how much he can gourmandize in one sitting!

figurative His insatiable curiosity led him to gourmandize on knowledge from various sources.

Grammatical Forms of gourmandize

past tense

gourmandized

plural

gourmandizes

comparative

more gourmandizing

superlative

most gourmandizing

present tense

gourmandizes

future tense

will gourmandize

perfect tense

has gourmandized

continuous tense

is gourmandizing

singular

gourmandize

positive degree

gourmandize

infinitive

to gourmandize

gerund

gourmandizing

participle

gourmandizing

Origin and Evolution of gourmandize

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'gourmandize' originated from the Old French word 'gourmander' which means to eat greedily or excessively.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gourmandize' has come to be associated with indulging in fine or luxurious food rather than just eating excessively. It has also taken on a more positive connotation, often used to describe someone who enjoys and appreciates good food.