gluttony

Meanings

• noun

  Excessive eating or drinking, especially to the point of wasting a good experience or causing harm to one's health.

  - "His gluttony got the best of him, and he consumed an entire pizza by himself."
  - "She struggled with gluttony, constantly craving sweets despite knowing they were bad for her."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡlʌ.tən.i/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡlʌ.tən.i/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gluttony
bunny , funny , sunny , dunny

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Variants

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gluttonies , gluttony

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'gluttire', meaning 'to gulp down' or 'to swallow'.

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Trivia

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1. Gluttony was depicted as a man in art during the Middle Ages, often with a distended belly and a pig or a large bird at his feet.

2. The word 'glutton' comes from the Latin word 'gluttire', meaning 'to swallow' or 'to gulp down'.

3. In some cultures, gluttony is considered a sin only when it leads to harm or excess, while in others it is seen as a celebration of life and enjoyment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gastronomy: The study of food and cooking, often associated with gluttony due to the focus on indulgence and enjoyment of food.

2. Obesity: A condition characterized by excessive body weight, often caused by excessive food intake and lack of physical activity, related to gluttony.

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Culture

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Gluttony is one of the Seven Deadly Sins in Christian theology. It has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often as a fat, indulgent figure.

How to Memorize "gluttony"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person eating large amounts of food until they are uncomfortable or sick. Consider the textures, smells, and sounds associated with gluttony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gluttony' with the image of a large, indulgent feast. Remember that it refers to excessive consumption of food or drink.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Gorging On Large Unhealthy Tempting Yummies' to remember the meaning of gluttony.

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