gulosity: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely rare / ArchaicLiterary, Humorous (when used), Archaic
Quick answer
What does “gulosity” mean?
Excessive greed, especially for food.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
Excessive greed, especially for food; gluttony.
An archaic or literary term describing an insatiable appetite or craving, not just for food but potentially for other desires (e.g., power, wealth), though this is rare.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference; the word is equally obsolete in both varieties.
Connotations
Humorous or pedantic when used deliberately; otherwise, simply archaic.
Frequency
Virtually never encountered in contemporary speech or standard writing.
Grammar
How to Use “gulosity” in a Sentence
[Subject]'s gulositygulosity for [object]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gulosity” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- His gulosity tendencies were legendary at the college dinners.
American English
- The tale warned of the gulosity nature of the forest ogre.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Might appear in historical or literary analysis discussing themes of sin or excess.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “gulosity”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “gulosity”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gulosity”
- Using it in modern, neutral contexts.
- Misspelling as 'gulosety' or 'gullosity'.
- Assuming it is a common synonym for 'greed'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an archaic term rarely encountered outside of historical or deliberately erudite writing.
There is no significant difference in meaning; 'gulosity' is simply an older, Latin-derived synonym that has fallen out of use.
Its core meaning is gluttony. While it could be extended metaphorically, this is exceptionally rare and not standard.
For most learners, it is only useful for recognition in old texts. Actively using it will sound strange or pretentious.
Excessive greed, especially for food.
Gulosity is usually literary, humorous (when used), archaic in register.
Gulosity: in British English it is pronounced /ɡjuːˈlɒsɪti/, and in American English it is pronounced /ɡjuˈlɑːsəti/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None specific to this word.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'GULP' + 'osity' – the quality of gulping down food greedily.
Conceptual Metaphor
DESIRE IS HUNGER (The specific hunger for food maps onto other cravings).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the word 'gulosity' be most appropriately used today?