overeater

This term carries a clinical or self-diagnostic connotation, often associated with behavioral health and addiction recovery. It describes a pattern of consumption rather than a temporary lapse in diet, implying a chronic struggle with impulse control or emotional regulation regarding food.

Because it functions as a label for a person with a specific condition, it is frequently used within the context of support groups or therapeutic settings. It is more descriptive and less judgmental than terms like glutton, which implies a moral failing or greed rather than a compulsive habit.