gluttonous

[ gluht-n-uhs ]

adjective

1. tending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.
2. greedy; insatiable.

Other Words From

• glutton·ous·ly adverb
• glutton·ous·ness noun
• un·glutton·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gluttonous¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; glutton ¹ + -ous

Example Sentences

He’s a more grounded, gluttonous kind of guy.

From Seattle Times

In fact, Klopp will be gluttonous, and want to win everything in his final season in charge of the Reds.

From BBC

But, it required them to go back to a dark place of desperation, to be gluttonous and greedy for the crown.

From Los Angeles Times

Head overtook and outscored Smith, who initially struggled for fluency before ultimately putting England on notice that he is primed for another gluttonous Ashes series.

From BBC

Beast & Cleaver may bring back its gluttonous foie gras maple syrup bacon cheeseburger later this year.

From Seattle Times