Definition

A strong desire to eat too much food or an excessive craving for food.

Example

His gulosity led him to eat an entire pizza by himself.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed how some people have such a strong gulosity for food?

Yeah, it’s like they can’t get enough no matter how much they eat!

I think it can be a bit unhealthy if they don’t control that gulosity.

Definitely! Balance is key, or it can lead to serious issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gulosity is derived from "gula" (meaning throat or gullet) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-osity" (meaning quality or state of). The term refers to the quality of being greedy or gluttonous, particularly in relation to eating.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gula' as the throat where food goes, and '-osity' as the state of being. This helps you remember that gulosity refers to the state of being greedy or gluttonous.

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