Gluttony
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Gluttony
Gluttony (/ˈɡlʌtəni/), from the Latin gula, is the over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items to the point of extravagance or waste.
Etymology
The word gluttony derives from the Latin gluttire, meaning to gulp down or swallow. It was first used in English during the 13th century and is related to the term glutton, which refers to a person who eats or drinks excessively.
Related Terms
- Overeating: The act of consuming food in quantities greater than the body's physiological needs.
- Obesity: A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health.
- Greed: An intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food.
- Seven deadly sins: A grouping and classification of vices within Christian teachings, of which gluttony is one.
- Waste: The act of using or expending resources carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
See Also
- Temperance (virtue): The practice of self-control, abstention, and moderation, temperance is often viewed as the opposite of gluttony.
- Food addiction: A behavioral addiction that is characterized by the compulsive consumption of high quantities of food.
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gluttony
- Wikipedia's article - Gluttony
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