gluttony
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gluttony
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English glotonie, glutonie, from Old French glotonie; equivalent to glutton 1 + -y 3
Example Sentences
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Rather, this a lean showdown between self-control and gluttony, between our modest heroes and a greedy titan.
From Los Angeles Times
I love absurd humor and the absurdity in gluttony and beauty, making fun of the stereotypes that we live in.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s like watching hands frantically reach out for candy after a piñata has been broken into — gluttony at its finest.
From Salon
Pirates of the Caribbean shows the ways in which greed and gluttony turn us into caricatures, while the Haunted Mansion finds frivolity in the afterlife, reminding us to enjoy our time while we’re here.
From Los Angeles Times
Bless me, Father, for I have sinned: In the past few weeks I have watched the trailer for “Conclave” so many times it could be considered gluttony.
From Los Angeles Times
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