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Glutton

usgb/ˈɡlʌtn/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
The word 'glutton' often implies disapproval and is usually considered negative. SlideCalling someone a glutton may offend them; it's not just a comment on appetite.
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Excess and HabitPlay
'Glutton' suggests habitual excess, not just a one-time overindulgence. SlideUnable to resist, the glutton often overeaten at every meal.
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Colloquial UsagePlay
While formal, 'glutton' appears in casual conversation and idioms like 'glutton for punishment'. SlideDespite the sore muscles, he's a glutton for punishment and keeps doing extra workouts.