gourmandize

[ˈɡʊəməndaɪz]

gourmandize Definition

to eat or indulge in something excessively and with great enjoyment.

Using gourmandize: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gourmandize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He gourmandized on the buffet at the party.

  • Example

    She gourmandizes on chocolate whenever she's feeling down.

  • Example

    They gourmandized on the local cuisine during their trip to Italy.

gourmandize Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gourmandize

Phrases with gourmandize

  • to eat or indulge in a particular food excessively and with great enjoyment

    Example

    He gourmandized on pizza all weekend long.

  • a person who eats or indulges in something excessively and with great enjoyment

    Example

    She's a gourmandizer when it comes to desserts.

  • to look at something with great pleasure or desire

    Example

    She gourmandized her eyes on the beautiful sunset over the ocean.

Origins of gourmandize

from Old French 'gourmand', meaning 'glutton'

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Summary: gourmandize in Brief

'Gourmandize' [ˈɡʊəməndaɪz] is a verb that means to eat or indulge in something excessively and with great enjoyment. It can be used to describe someone who eats too much of a particular food, or someone who enjoys eating in general. The phrase 'gourmandize on' is often used to describe excessive consumption of a particular food, while 'gourmandizer' refers to a person who eats excessively.