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gluttony [ˈglʌtənɪ] N no pl

gluttony

обжо́рство nt

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He has a poor reputation among his peers for his mindless and inconsiderate gluttony. en.wikipedia.org

Examples of self-control would be avoiding gluttony, being able to go without sleep, and not wasting anything. en.wikipedia.org

He is the living embodiment of several of the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, avarice, sloth and, most especially, greed and gluttony. en.wikipedia.org

Ritualistic fasting was both a means to avoid gluttony (one of the seven deadly sins), and also atone for past sins. en.wikipedia.org

Because of these scripts, gluttony can be interpreted as selfishness; essentially placing concern with one's own interests above the well-being or interests of others. en.wikipedia.org

His vices were sloth and gluttony rather than womanising and gambling. en.wikipedia.org

He now regrets his decision to flee and finds comfort in unsatisfiable gluttony. en.wikipedia.org

He was noted for his chastity, but equally noted for his gluttony, and died of overeating. en.wikipedia.org

They highlighted those aspects of gluttony and overindulgence and juxtaposed them with impoverished characters. en.wikipedia.org

Because medieval people saw gluttony as a sin and a sign of weakness, men were often ashamed of eating breakfast. en.wikipedia.org

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