Definition of gluttonynext
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 Of course, that just means an American corporation foisting gluttony on other countries. — Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 3 Mar. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for gluttony
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overeating
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  • For patients with emotional hunger, GLP-1 drugs do not address the root cause of the anxiety and depression driving that person’s overeating.
    — Nadine Wehida, Scientific American, 25 June 2026
  • The researchers’ examples of those immediate desires include activities such as smoking, overeating, and going to the movies instead of completing a report for work.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

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“Gluttony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluttony. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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