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feast
The word carries a strong sense of abundance and communal joy. It is not merely about eating, but about the ritual and social celebration surrounding a meal. There is an inherent feeling of generosity and luxury, often associated with holidays or special milestones. In a non-culinary sense, it describes a sensory overload of pleasure. When someone feasts their eyes on a view, they are consuming a visual experience with the same intensity and greed as one would a banquet, suggesting a deep, appreciative hunger for beauty or information.
Countable when referring to a specific celebratory banquet event. Uncountable when referring to the general act of eating lavishly.
Meanings
A large, lavish meal, typically celebratory.
"They prepared a magnificent feast for the wedding guests."
To eat large quantities of food with great enjoyment.
"The guests feasted on roasted meats and fresh fruits."
To eat sumptuously.
"The entire village feasted until dawn."