Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

surfeit

Noun
/ˈsɜːr.fɪt/
Definition
An excessive amount of something.
Examples
  • After the holiday feast, I experienced a surfeit of rich foods that left me feeling unwell.
  • The surfeit of information available online can be overwhelming for some users.
Meaning
Surfeit refers to a situation where there is an overabundance or too much of something, often causing discomfort or a negative effect.
Synonyms
  • excess
  • overabundance
  • surplus
  • glut