Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfɪt/
noun an excessive amount of something
A1 I ate a surfeit of candy at the party.
A2 She felt sick after consuming a surfeit of fast food.
B1 The surfeit of information available online can be overwhelming.
B2 The surfeit of options at the buffet left me feeling indecisive.
C1 The surfeit of responsibilities in his new job caused him stress.
C2 The surfeit of wealth did not bring him happiness, only more problems.
verb to indulge in something, especially to excess
A1 I surfeit on sweets during the holidays.
A2 She surfeited on junk food and felt sick afterwards.
B1 The buffet offered a surfeit of options for dinner.
B2 After the feast, he surfeited himself with dessert.
C1 The company's success led to a surfeit of orders.
C2 The wealthy businessman surfeited on luxury items without regard for others.
formal The banquet had a surfeit of food, with multiple courses being served.
informal I ate so much dessert that I feel like I have a surfeit of sugar in my system.
slang I can't believe I bought another surfeit of clothes during the sale.
figurative His surfeit of wealth led to a sense of emptiness and lack of purpose in his life.
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