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gluttonies


Meanings
  • noun

    The act of overindulging in food, often to the point of discomfort or sickness.

    - "John's gluttonies led him to gain a significant amount of weight."
    - "The feast was a display of royal gluttonies."

Rhymes
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rutines , puttanes , cuttings
Variants
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gluttonies , gluttony
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'gluttire,' meaning 'to gulp down' or 'to swallow,' and the suffix 'ies,' denoting a state or condition.


Trivia
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  1. Gluttonies is a common theme in many fairy tales, often used to illustrate the dangers of greed and excess.

  2. The term 'glutton' first appeared in English in the 14th century.


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  1. gastronomy: The study of food and its preparation and appreciation.

  2. gourmet: A person who has a refined taste, especially for food and drink.


Culture
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Gluttonies has been portrayed negatively in various forms of media, often associated with excess and lack of self-control. It is also a common theme in literature, particularly in works that explore the human condition and the consequences of overindulgence.

How to Memorize "gluttonies"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person eating large amounts of food until they are uncomfortable or sick.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gluttonies' with the image of a large, overflowing dinner table.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Gluttonies: Gorging, Licking, Utterly Nibbling, Tasting, Underestimating, Indulging, Savoring, Swallowing' to remember the definition.


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