Synonyms of gourmand

gourmand

noun

ˈgu̇r-ˌmänd 

1

as in gourmet

a person with refined tastes in food and wine

a finicky gourmand who vacationed in Europe every year simply for the wine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gourmet
• epicure
• epicurean
• gastronome
• bon vivant
• gastronomist
• foodie
• savorer
• connoisseur
• dilettante
• oenophile
• turophile

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glutton
• hog
• trencherman
• guzzler
• stuffer
• overeater
• gorger
• swiller

2

as in pig

one who eats greedily or too much

the kind of gourmand who swallows food without even pausing to taste it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pig
• hog
• glutton
• overeater
• stuffer
• cormorant
• gorger
• trencherman
• gormandizer
• swiller
• feaster
• guzzler
• muncher

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• picker
• dieter
• nibbler

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun gourmand contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of gourmand are epicure, gastronome, and gourmet. While all these words mean "one who takes pleasure in eating and drinking," gourmand implies a hearty appetite for good food and drink, not without discernment, but with less than a gourmet's.

When would epicure be a good substitute for gourmand?

The synonyms epicure and gourmand are sometimes interchangeable, but epicure implies fastidiousness and voluptuousness of taste.

When can gastronome be used instead of gourmand?

Although the words gastronome and gourmand have much in common, gastronome implies that one has studied extensively the history and rituals of haute cuisine.

When could gourmet be used to replace gourmand?

The meanings of gourmet and gourmand largely overlap; however, gourmet implies being a connoisseur in food and drink and the discriminating enjoyment of them.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gourmand

For spring that means riffling through the fruit basket, sifting through the spice rack, and tossing in nut and tea notes to create gourmand fragrances that are more gossamer than gooey. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025

Neroli, cocoa shell and tonka bean complete it, giving it all the gourmand goodness. —Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

Tom Ford Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum Buy on Sephora On the other side of the gourmand spectrum, fruitiness that feels rich and ripe also fits the bill and draws you in. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025

The large chef’s kitchen is a gourmand’s dream with a Calacatta Borghini marble island, state-of-the-art appliances from Sub-Zero and Wolf, and sleek dark wood cabinetry. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025

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