surfeits Meaning & Definition
What Does Surfeits Mean?
Surfeits is a verb that means to feed, supply, or give to surfeit. It is also used to mean to indulge to satiety in a gratification (such as indulgence of the appetite or senses). As a noun, it means an overabundant supply.
Quick Facts About Surfeits
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsər-fət/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | bellyfuls, excesses and fat |
| Antonyms | deficiencies, deficits and insufficiencies |
Surfeits Definition (Verb)
- to feed, supply, or give to surfeit
- to indulge to satiety in a gratification (such as indulgence of the appetite or senses)
Surfeits as a Noun
- an overabundant supply : excess
- an intemperate or immoderate indulgence in something (such as food or drink)
- disgust caused by excess
Synonyms of Surfeits
Antonyms of Surfeits
Surfeits in a Sentence
A surfeit of wheat is driving down the price.
King Henry I is said to have died of a surfeit of lampreys.
She surfeited her children on sweets.
ended up with a surfeit of volunteers who simply got in each other's way
having surfeited ourselves on raw oysters, we had to decline the rest of the restaurant's offerings
Word Forms & Grammar
sur·feit·ed
sur·feit·ing
sur·feits
sur·feit·er noun
surfeit
surfeited
surfeiter
surfeiters
surfeiting
surfeits
Words That Rhyme With Surfeits
Origin of Surfeits
Middle English surfet, from Anglo-French, from surfaire to overdo, from sur- + faire to do, from Latin facere do:1
First Known Use
14th centuryt
14th century
Surfeits Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of surfeits is /ˈsər-fət/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (sər).
Quick Answers About Surfeits
Is surfeits a verb or a noun?
Surfeits is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for surfeits?
You can replace surfeits with words such as bellyfuls, excesses and fat. See the full list of surfeits synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of surfeits?
Words opposite in meaning to surfeits are deficiencies, deficits, insufficiencies and undersupplies.