What is another word for surfeits?

Pronunciation: [sˈɜːfɪts] (IPA)

Surfeits refer to an overindulgence in something, often to the point of discomfort or sickness. Some synonyms for surfeits include excess, overabundance, glut, overflow, plethora, and superfluity. These words all illustrate a sense of too much of something, whether it be food, drink, or material possessions. Other synonyms for surfeits include saturation, overkill, repletion, and satiety. These words all describe a sense of feeling full or excessively satisfied, often to the point of discomfort. Whether you are discussing an overconsumption of food, drink, or other goods, these synonyms for surfeits can help you convey the idea of excess and overindulgence.

What are the hypernyms for Surfeits?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Surfeits

It is always covered with fat, and soon surfeits one.
"Travels in the Great Desert of Sahara, in the Years of 1845 and 1846"
James Richardson
Ever the intermingling of the people Has been the source of malady in cities, As in the body food it surfeits on; And a blind bull more headlong plunges down Than a blind lamb; and very often cuts Better and more a single sword than five.
"Divine-Comedy-Longfellow-s-Translation-Complete"
Dante Alighieri
I see that plenty surfeits oft, And hasty climbers soonest fall; I see that such as are aloft, Mishap doth threaten most of all.
"Lyrics from the Song-Books of the Elizabethan Age"
Various

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