surfeit

• Substantiv, das eine übermäßige Menge oder einen Überfluss an etwas bezeichnet, oft mit dem Nebensinn von Maßlosigkeit oder Übersättigung.

A noun referring to an excessive amount or supply of something, often implying overindulgence or an overabundance.

1. Excessive amountC1formal

   An amount that is too much or more than is needed or desired.

   Übermaß

   • A surfeit of food at the banquet left everyone feeling ill.
   • The market suffers from a surfeit of cheap imports.
   • He had a surfeit of wealth but no happiness.

   Synonymeexcessglutoverabundanceoverdoseoversupplyplentyplethoraprofusionsuperfluitysurplus

   Antonymedearthdeficitlackscarcityshortage

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem ein Übermaß an etwas, meist Essen oder Trinken, zuzuführen, sodass es zu Übermaß oder Ekel kommt.

A verb meaning to cause someone to have an excessive amount of something, typically food or drink, leading to overindulgence or disgust.

1. OverindulgeC2formal

   To supply or feed someone with something to excess, causing disgust or weariness.

   Überfüttern

   • He surfeited himself with rich food at the banquet.
   • The audience was surfeited with long speeches.
   • She surfeited her guests with endless courses of dessert.

   Synonymecloycramglutgorgeoverfeedoverindulgesatesatiatestuff

   Antonymeabstaindeprivefaststarve