noun
- excessive eating and drinking; habitual greed or excess in eating
Usage: often considered a moral failing or sin in religious contexts
Examples
- His gluttony at the buffet was embarrassing to watch.
- The medieval church considered gluttony one of the seven deadly sins.
- She struggled with gluttony and often ate far more than necessary.
- The king’s gluttony was legendary throughout the kingdom.
- Gluttony can lead to serious health problems over time.
- The feast turned into an display of pure gluttony.