What is another word for gluttons?

Pronunciation: [ɡlˈʌtənz] (IPA)

The term "gluttons" can be a bit harsh, so it's understandable if you're looking for a softer way to describe people who enjoy eating excessively. One option could be to use the word "gourmands," which implies a love of good food and rich flavors rather than simply stuffing oneself. "Epicures" is another choice, referring to those who appreciate fine cuisine and luxury dining experiences. Alternatively, you could call someone a "foodie" or a "gastronome," both of which suggest a deep passion for all things culinary. Ultimately, finding the right synonym will depend on the context and tone you want to convey.

What are the hypernyms for Gluttons?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gluttons

The gluttons seated or lying on putrid earth and exposed to lashing rain; the misusers of wealth, with all human lineaments effaced, and engaged in a foolish and wearisome scuffle; the ill-tempered, floating on the surface of the foul marsh of Styx or lying submerged in it according as their disposition was to fierce wrath or sullen brooding-all these are not merely tormented but degraded as well.
"Dante: His Times and His Work"
Arthur John Butler
A savage and bloodthirsty man was exiled, as in the case of Lycaon, into the body of a wild beast: the soul of a timorous man entered a hare, and drunkards or gluttons became swine.
"The Book of Were-Wolves"
Sabine Baring-Gould
The musical taste of our people is in the stage of the primitive appetite for noise, and for that they are gluttons.
"The Short Works of George Meredith"
George Meredith Last Updated: March 7, 2009

Famous quotes with Gluttons

  • Catholicism is not a soothing religion. It's a painful religion. We're all gluttons for punishment.
    Madonna Ciccone
  • Our fear of hypocrisy is forcing us to live in a world where gluttons are fine, so long as they champion gluttony.
    Jonah Goldberg
  • Catholicism is not a soothing religion. It's a painful religion. We're all gluttons for punishment.
    Madonna
  • The craze for power among elected representatives is the deathtrap of democracy. Once they get in to the positions of power, they become gluttons, like the hungry at the dining table.
    D. V. Gundappa

Related words: eaters, foodies, foodies who eat themselves to obesity, overly hungry, overeaters, who eat too much

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