Synonyms of gourmand

gourmand

noun

ˈgu̇r-ˌmänd 

1

as in gourmet

a person with refined tastes in food and wine

a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gourmet
• epicure
• epicurean
• gastronome
• bon vivant
• gastronomist
• foodie
• savorer
• connoisseur
• dilettante
• oenophile
• turophile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glutton
• hog
• trencherman
• guzzler
• stuffer
• overeater
• gorger
• swiller

2

as in pig

one who eats greedily or too much

the kind of gourmand who swallows food without even pausing to taste it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pig
• hog
• glutton
• overeater
• stuffer
• cormorant
• gorger
• trencherman
• gormandizer
• swiller
• feaster
• guzzler
• muncher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• picker
• dieter
• nibbler

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun gourmand contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gourmand are epicure, gastronome, and gourmet. While all these words mean "one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking," gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

When would epicure be a good substitute for gourmand?

The synonyms epicure and gourmand are sometimes interchangeable, but epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

When can gastronome be used instead of gourmand?

Although the words gastronome and gourmand have much in common, gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

When could gourmet be used to replace gourmand?

The meanings of gourmet and gourmand largely overlap; however, gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gourmand

Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist. — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026

Vendetta Donna blends floral, gourmand and woody notes, with juicy red orange nectar and creamy sandalwood. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

After nearly 80 years in business, to the despair of deli gourmands, the beloved pastrami palace closed at the end of 2016. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

The out-of-the-way restaurant became an international destination spot, not just for gourmands but for intellectuals, artists, and celebrities including Burt Lancaster, Gerard Depardieu, and Robert De Niro. — Tony Sachs, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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