Gluttony

Gluttony

Gluttony, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items to the point of extravagance or waste. In some Christian denominations, it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the needy.

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Famous quotes containing the word gluttony:

    “My regimen is lust and avarice for exercise, gluttony and sloth for relaxation.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “Such gluttony second to none
    Almost ended fatally
    When a bone choked a wolf as he gulped what he ate;”
    —Jean De La Fontaine (1621–1695)