noun
- excessive indulgence in eating and drinking; gluttony
Usage: formal
Examples
- His gourmandise at the buffet was embarrassing to watch.
- The novel criticized the gourmandise of the wealthy elite.
- She struggled with gourmandise despite her efforts to eat healthily.
- The feast encouraged gourmandise among the guests.
- His doctor warned him about the health risks of gourmandise.
- The restaurant’s portions seemed designed to promote gourmandise.