What Do You Call Someone Who Eats a Lot? A Guide to Gluttons, Gourmands, and More
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5 min read
According to ancient theologians, gluttony was the first of the cardinal sins to be conquered, defining it as an obsessive relationship with food. But the term for someone who eats a lot has changed drastically over time, evolving from a moral failing to encompassing everything from appreciative connoisseurship to clinical medical conditions. This guide explores the diverse vocabulary used to describe large appetites.
