Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gluttonous

adjective
/ˈɡlʌtənəs/
Definition
Having an excessive desire for food; greedy.
Examples
  • His gluttonous behavior at the buffet upset his friends.
  • She was known for her gluttonous love of desserts.
  • In a gluttonous frenzy, he devoured the entire pizza.
Meaning
The term refers to a tendency to eat too much or have an insatiable appetite.
Synonyms
  • greedy
  • voracious
  • insatiable
  • devouring
  • ravenous