Sentence example with the word 'gluttonous'

gluttonous

a bit much, crapulent, exorbitant, gluttonizing, herbivorous, insect-eating, omophagous, overmuch, preprandial, unbridled, unthrifty

Definition adj. given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink

Last update: August 20, 2015


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The Maoris ate their enemies' hearts to gain their courage, but to whatever degree animistic beliefs may have once contributed to their cannibalism, it is certain that long before Captain Cook's visit religious sanction for the custom had long given place to mere gluttonous enjoyment.   [Please select]

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Six bees emptied of their honey--what a gluttonous meal.   [Please select]

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A gluttonous dwelling upon our food takes away our relish.   [Please select]

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They were more refined by nature than the Saxons, and avoided their gluttonous habits.   [Please select]

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They 're a gluttonous, self-indulgent, extravagant, reckless, pleasure-loving lot.'   [Please select]

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His gluttonous companions, without otherwise molesting him, deprive him of the best of everything.   [Please select]

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Nor is Christmas a time for gluttonous eating and drinking.   [Please select]

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