GLUTTONY Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

gluttony

noun

ˈglə-tə-nē

Definition of gluttony next

as in overeating

the excessive consumption of food the view that gluttony is a serious failure in self-discipline

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Recent Examples of gluttony This president doesn’t attempt to hide his gluttony for power and wealth. —

Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026 One by one, barbecue meals are expanding from simple, satisfying lunches into belly-groaning, over-the-top exercises in gluttony. —

Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 During the seven deadly sins photoshoot, the model was assigned to portray the sin of gluttony. —

Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026 The nutria’s cardinal sin, however, is gluttony. —

Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gluttony

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluttony

overeating

Noun

Strict food routines and supervision can help prevent overeating and reduce stress around food.

— Health, Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Skipping a Walk After Meals After a carb-heavy meal, blood sugar spikes and then drops sharply, a pattern linked to fatigue, anxiety, and overeating.

— Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026