gluttony
Gluttony (noun) means the habit or vice of eating and drinking to excess. Example: “Gluttony is traditionally listed as one of the seven deadly sins.”
How to use gluttony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOverindulging in food and drink.
Word forms
gluttonies plural
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_____ is traditionally listed as one of the seven deadly sins.
Etymology
From Old French glutonie, built from "glutton" plus a noun-forming ending.
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What does “gluttony” mean?
The word “gluttony” means the habit or vice of eating and drinking to excess. In plain terms, overindulging in food and drink.
How do you pronounce “gluttony”?
“Gluttony” is pronounced GLUH-tuhn-ee (/ˈɡlʌ.tən.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “gluttony” in a sentence?
Here is “gluttony” used in a sentence: “Gluttony is traditionally listed as one of the seven deadly sins.”
What is the opposite of “gluttony”?
The opposite of “gluttony” — its antonyms — is temperance.
What part of speech is “gluttony”?
“Gluttony” is a noun.
Where does the word “gluttony” come from?
The word “gluttony” comes from Old French. From Old French glutonie, built from "glutton" plus a noun-forming ending.