Gourmand

usgb/ˈɡʊrmɑːnd/
noun

A person who enjoys eating and eats a lot.

She is a true gourmand, she is always the last to leave the dinner table.
Visual representation of "gourmand" - A person who enjoys eating and eats a lot

Often appears as...

  • a true gourmand
  • gourmand of food

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Positive Connotation

Unlike 'glutton', 'gourmand' has a more positive tone, suggesting pleasure rather than excess.

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At the buffet, he acted like a true gourmand, savoring every dish.
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Culinary Enjoyment

'Gourmand' implies an enjoyment of fine food and a good appetite, not just overeating.

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He's such a gourmand, always exploring new gourmet restaurants.
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Not Just Quantity

Being a gourmand doesn't always mean eating in large amounts, it's about the love for eating.

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Even though she's a gourmand, she always eats with refinement.
Visual representation of the word "Gourmand"

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