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Definition of gluttony

gluttony

/ˈɡlʌt.ən.i/
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Adverb:gluttonously
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Plural:gluttonies
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Adjective:gluttonous
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• noun

1

Habitual greed or excess in eating and drinking; overindulgence in food or drink, traditionally regarded in Christian theology as one of the seven deadly sins.

Example

"The lavish medieval banquet was an extravagant display of wealth and gluttony."

2

Excessive or insatiable indulgence in any resource, pleasure, or activity.

Example

"Critics warned against the environmental consequences of our modern gluttony for fossil fuels and disposable plastics."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French glotonie, ultimately derived from Latin glutto ('over-eater') and the verb gluttire ('to swallow or gulp down'), which shares the same root as 'gullet'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gluttony. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gluttony
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