gluttonize: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low frequency, very rareFormal, literary, or humorous; often considered archaic or highly stylized.
Quick answer
What does “gluttonize” mean?
To eat like a glutton.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To eat like a glutton; to eat greedily or to excess.
To consume something in a voracious, immoderate, or insatiable manner, often with negative connotations of lacking self-control or refinement. Can occasionally be applied metaphorically to non-food consumption (e.g., reading, viewing).
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. The word is equally rare and stylistically marked in both varieties.
Connotations
Both varieties share the connotations of excess and lack of refinement. Possibly slightly more likely to appear in British humorous or literary writing.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in both, with near-zero occurrences in contemporary corpora. Primarily encountered in older texts or deliberate stylistic choices.
Grammar
How to Use “gluttonize” in a Sentence
[Subject] gluttonizes[Subject] gluttonizes on [noun][Subject] gluttonizes oneselfVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gluttonize” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The guests proceeded to gluttonize on the vast array of rich puddings and cheeses.
- He would gluttonise himself at every banquet, much to the host's dismay.
American English
- The critics accused the film of allowing viewers to gluttonize on spectacle without substance.
- After the famine, survivors were warned not to gluttonize on the first available food.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used. Unprofessional and judgemental.
Academic
Rare. Might appear in historical, literary, or cultural studies discussing consumption, feasting, or morality.
Everyday
Extremely rare. Would sound odd, old-fashioned, or pretentious.
Technical
Not used in any technical register.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gluttonize”
- Misspelling as 'gluttonise' (UK alternative spelling is acceptable but rare).
- Using it in a positive or neutral context (e.g., 'We gluttonized on the delicious cake'). It is almost always pejorative.
- Confusing it with 'glut' (to over-supply).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare and considered archaic or highly literary. Most native speakers would use 'gorge,' 'overeat,' or 'stuff oneself' instead.
Rarely and only metaphorically. One might say 'to gluttonize on information' or 'to gluttonize on luxury,' but this is stylised and uncommon.
'Gormandize' also means to eat greedily, but it can imply eating like a gourmet or connoisseur, sometimes with less negative judgement than 'gluttonize.' Both are rare.
It is a verb. The related noun is 'glutton,' the adjective is 'gluttonous,' and the abstract noun is 'gluttony.'
To eat like a glutton.
Gluttonize is usually formal, literary, or humorous; often considered archaic or highly stylized. in register.
Gluttonize: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡlʌtənaɪz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡlʌtn̩aɪz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To make a glutton of oneself”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a GLUTTON who SIZES up a huge meal and then devours it all—GLUTTON-IZE.
Conceptual Metaphor
HUMAN IS AN ANIMAL (a pig). EATING IS DEVOURING. CONSUMPTION IS A VICE.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would 'gluttonize' be LEAST appropriate?