surfeiting Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S ER1 F AH0 T IH0 NG
What Does Surfeiting Mean?
As a verb, surfeiting means present participle and gerund of surfeit. As a noun, it means An overindulgence in food and drink.
Surfeiting at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cloy, glut and indulge |
| Plural | surfeitings |
Surfeiting Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of surfeit
Surfeiting as a Noun
- An overindulgence in food and drink.
Verb
- To fill (something) to excess.
- To feed (someone) to excess (on, upon or with something).
She surfeited her children on sweets.
- To make (someone) sick as a result of overconsumption.
- To supply (someone) with something to excess; to disgust (someone) through overabundance.
- To satisfy (someone's appetite) to excess (both literally and figuratively).
- To overeat or feed to excess (on or upon something).
- To indulge (in something) to excess.
- To become sick from overindulgence (both literally and figuratively).
Synonyms of Surfeiting
Surfeiting synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Surfeiting
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Surfeiting in a Sentence
She surfeited her children on sweets.
Word Forms & Grammar
surfeiting
surfeiting (plural surfeitings)
Common Questions About Surfeiting
Is surfeiting a verb or a noun?
Surfeiting is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for surfeiting?
You can replace surfeiting with words such as cloy, glut and indulge. See the full list of surfeiting synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of surfeiting?
The plural of surfeiting is surfeitings.