Surfeit

usgb/ˈsɜːrfɪt/
noun

An excess or too much of something.

There was a surfeit of food at the party.
Visual representation of "surfeit" - An excess or too much of something

Often appears as...

  • surfeit of food
  • surfeit of wealth
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Negative Connotation

Surfeit suggests a negative effect of too much, often leading to waste or discomfort.

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The surfeit of options paralyzed us from making a choice.
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Often Implies Waste

Using 'surfeit' usually indicates that something has been used or consumed wastefully.

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The city's surfeit of abandoned buildings is a sad sight.
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Not Always Negative

Depending on context, surfeit may simply highlight abundance without a strong negative implication.

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In spring, there's a surfeit of blooms in the countryside.
Visual representation of the word "Surfeit"

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