Surfeit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsər-fət/ sur·feit

Meaning & Definition of Surfeit

Surfeit (noun)

  1. an overabundant supply, excess
  2. an intemperate or immoderate indulgence in something (such as food or drink)
  3. disgust caused by excess

Surfeit (verb)

  1. to feed, supply, or give to surfeit
  2. to indulge to satiety in a gratification (such as indulgence of the appetite or senses)

Surfeit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed

    "ended up with a surfeit of volunteers who simply got in each other's way"

    similar: bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surplus, surplusage
    related: abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock
    opposite: deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply
    near: dearth, lack, scarcity, want

Surfeit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to fill with food to capacity

    "having surfeited ourselves on raw oysters, we had to decline the rest of the restaurant's offerings"

    similar: cram, glut, gorge, sate, stuff
    related: gobble, gormandize, pig out, gulp, guzzle, cloy, fill, banquet, feast, regale
    near: diet, fast

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Surfeit

The most common words with a similar meaning to Surfeit:

bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus, oversupply, plethora, plus, redundancy, superabundance, superfluity, surplus, surplusage, cram, glut, gorge, sate, stuff

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Surfeit

Words with the opposite meaning of Surfeit:

deficiency, deficit, insufficiency, undersupply

Related Words for Surfeit

abundance, bounty, plentitude, plenty, profusion, sufficiency, overproduction, overstock, gobble, gormandize, pig out, gulp, guzzle, cloy, fill, banquet, feast, regale

Near Antonyms of Surfeit

dearth, lack, scarcity, want, diet, fast

Word Forms of Surfeit

Inflections: surfeited, surfeiting, surfeits

Derived words: surfeiter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Surfeit

Middle English surfet, from Anglo-French, from surfaire to overdo, from sur- + faire to do, from Latin facere do

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Surfeit

What does "Surfeit" mean?

"Surfeit" means an overabundant supply, excess. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an overabundant supply, excess. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Surfeit"?

Other words for "Surfeit" include bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill and overmuch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Surfeit" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Surfeit"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Surfeit". Common alternatives include bellyful, excess, fat, overabundance, overage, overflow, overkill, overmuch, overplus and oversupply.

What is the opposite of "Surfeit"?

Antonyms of "Surfeit" include deficiency, deficit, insufficiency and undersupply. Near antonyms include dearth, lack, scarcity and want.

How do you use "Surfeit" in a sentence?

Examples of "Surfeit" in a sentence: "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".

Is "Surfeit" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Surfeit" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Surfeit"?

"Surfeit" is pronounced /ˈsər-fət/ and divided into syllables as sur·feit.

What is the origin of the word "Surfeit"?

"Surfeit" comes from Middle English surfet, from Anglo-French, from surfaire to overdo, from sur- + faire to do, from Latin facere do. First known use: 14th century.