Definition

To indulge excessively or to have too much of something, especially food or drink.

Example

After the holiday feast, I felt I had surfeited on desserts.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I might have surfeit myself at the buffet last night.

Really? How much did you eat?

I lost count after the third plate, but it felt amazing at the time.

Haha, sounds like a true feast! Just don't make it a habit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A large amount of something, especially more than what is needed or wanted, often leading to discomfort or excess.

Example

After the holiday feast, I felt a surfeit of food and couldn't eat another bite.

Conversation

Did you hear about the dinner party last night?

Yeah, I heard there was a surfeit of food!

I can't believe they cooked so much; it sounds like a feast.

Definition

To provide or give too much of something, leading to an excessive amount or feeling of fullness.

Example

The feast was so lavish that it surfeited the guests, leaving them unable to eat another bite.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I might have surfeited on pizza last night.

Oh no, did you eat too much again?

Yeah, I just couldn't resist another slice.

Root Explanation

Surfeit is formed from "sur-" (meaning over or excessive) and "facere" (meaning to make or do). The word describes the act of making or doing something to excess, often referring to overindulgence in food or drink.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over' ('sur-') and 'making' ('facere') something — that's why surfeit means to have too much of something, especially food.

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