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

The first thing that struck me as a gourmand loving girl, is that the quality of this never felt heavy or overly-sweet, (a rarity in this category). —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Sep. 2025

Teaming up with perfumer Jérôme Epinette (Sol de Janeiro, Byredo), Gomez launched a warm yet playful blend of gourmands and spice. —Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

An award-winning chef, John Fraser holds the mantle at The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens at The Times Square EDITION, an ideal outpost for the gourmand who thrives in the pulse of it all. —AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025

There are vibrant wreaths, gourmand candles, and festive throw pillows—all for under $50. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025

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