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gluttony Synonyms
Another word for gluttony
Choosing another word for gluttony depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The lavish medieval banquet was an extravagant display of wealth and gourmandism."
Strongest
gourmandism
voracity
overeating
Strong
greed
greediness
overindulgence
intemperance
ravenousness
edacity
pigging out
• noun (Context 2)
Excessive or insatiable indulgence in any resource, pleasure, or activity.
Usage Example
"Critics warned against the environmental consequences of our modern excess for fossil fuels and disposable plastics."
Strongest
excess
overindulgence
Strong
greed
insatiability
rapacity
avarice
self-indulgence
Opposites of gluttony
The opposite of gluttony shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
moderation
abstinence
temperance
abstemiousness
restraint
self-restraint
asceticism
thrift
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gluttony. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gluttony