Both Uses of
glutton
in
The Brothers Karamazov
- It is true, alas, it is true, that there are many sluggards, gluttons, profligates and insolent beggars among monks.†
Chpt 6 *
- And can it be a dream, that in the end man will find his joy only in deeds of light and mercy, and not in cruel pleasures as now, in gluttony, fornication, ostentation, boasting and envious rivalry of one with the other?†
Chpt 6
Definition:
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(glutton) someone who consumes more than they should -- especially eating and drinking too much
The expression: "a glutton for punishment" refers to someone who persist in some activity despite negative consequences (as though loving the punishment)
The expression: "a glutton for whatever" refers to people who like whatever a lot -- such that "a glutton for sunshine" loves sunshine.