gluttonous
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As in all things, Falstaff is led by his belly, a gargantuan metaphor for his gluttonous nature.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
It suggests that snacking beyond the confines of a mouse-sized tin is gluttonous, both nutritionally and spiritually.
From Salon ● May 17, 2026
“It was gluttonous of me,” said Green, 39 years old.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
England's gluttonous run-scoring on the opening day verged on tedium because of its one-sided nature.
From BBC ● May 23, 2025
His car was still running, and when the oil alarm light became hysterical again it was almost joyfully that Herbie tended to the motor’s gluttonous needs.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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