Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

Definitions of surfeit

noun an excessive amount of something

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of surfeit in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of surfeit

past tense

surfeited

plural

surfeits

comparative

more surfeited

superlative

most surfeited

present tense

surfeits

future tense

will surfeit

perfect tense

has surfeited

continuous tense

is surfeiting

singular

surfeit

positive degree

surfeit

infinitive

to surfeit

gerund

surfeiting

participle

surfeited

Origin and Evolution of surfeit

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'surfeit' originated from Old French 'surfait' which means excess or overindulgence.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'surfeit' has evolved to not only refer to excessive eating or drinking but also to an excessive amount of something, such as an oversupply or an overwhelming abundance.