gluttonise
Definition
Verb: - To eat an excessive amount of food in a greedy or unrestrained manner; to overindulge in eating.
Usage
The verb "gluttonise" describes the act of consuming food voraciously and without control. It carries a negative connotation, implying greed and a lack of moderation. It is a formal and somewhat rare word.
Examples
- After the long fast, he was tempted to gluttonise at the banquet.
- She warned him not to gluttonise on holiday sweets.
- It is unhealthy to gluttonise every night.
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in a moral or health-conscious context to criticize excessive eating habits.
- It can be used reflexively: "to gluttonise oneself."
Variants and Related Words
- Glutton (noun): A person who eats or consumes too much.
- Gluttonous (adjective): Characterized by excessive eating.
- Gluttony (noun): The habit or act of eating too much; overindulgence.
Synonyms
- Overeat
- Gorge
- Binge
- Pig out (informal)
- Gormandize
Antonyms
- Fast
- Diet
- Abstain
- Restrain oneself
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To eat like a horse: To eat a lot. (Less judgmental than "gluttonise").
- To make a pig of oneself: To overeat in a messy or greedy way. (Informal and critical).
Verb
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eat a lot and without restraint
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