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glutton

/ˈɡlʌtən/
glut · ton ˈɡlʌt · ən
English Definition
n. a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously
中文释义
暴食者,贪吃者
Significado en Español
glotón, comilón
한국어 뜻
대식가, 폭식가
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người háu ăn, kẻ phàm ăn
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Example Sentence

He's a glutton for seafood, unable to resist every new dish.

他对海鲜情有独钟,每道新菜都无法抗拒。

Synonyms
gourmand overeater epicure gourmet
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
glut(overly)+ton(one ton)→ glutton, overeater.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for “glutton”?

  1. A epicure
  2. B ascetic
  3. C frugal
  4. D impoverished
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A — epicure. “glutton” means n. a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The greedy ______ ate three whole pizzas without once pausing for breath.

  1. A dieter
  2. B saint
  3. C athlete
  4. D glutton
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D — glutton. “glutton” means n. a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously

Common questions about “glutton”

What does “glutton” mean?

glutton — n. a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously. In Chinese: 暴食者,贪吃者.

How do you pronounce “glutton”?

glutton is pronounced /ˈɡlʌtən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: glut · ton.

How do you use “glutton” in a sentence?

He's a glutton for seafood, unable to resist every new dish. (他对海鲜情有独钟,每道新菜都无法抗拒。)

What are synonyms for “glutton”?

gourmand, overeater, epicure, gourmet — all close in meaning to glutton (n. a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously).

Is “glutton” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. glutton appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “glutton”?

glut(overly)+ton(one ton)→ glutton, overeater.

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