feasting
feasting — verb
1. to eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment, often as part of a celebrati
to eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment, often as part of a celebration or special occasion
The whole village gathered in the square, feasting on roasted lamb and fresh bread.
feasting on [food] for eating with enjoyment
After months at sea, the sailors feasted on fresh fruit and vegetables.
Every winter, the Hana family spends a week feasting and celebrating the New Year.
Asher feasted on grilled fish and rice while the band played traditional songs.
- banqueting
more formal and specifically refers to an official banquet
- indulging
broader; can refer to any kind of self-gratification, not just food
- fasting
deliberately going without food
文法句型
feast on [food]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'on' before naming the food. Can also be used purely intransitively without an object (e.g., 'They were feasting all night'). Often implies a celebratory or abundant meal, not just ordinary eating.
常見錯誤
2. to look at or experience something with great pleasure and appreciation — for ex
to look at or experience something with great pleasure and appreciation — for example, feasting your eyes on a beautiful landscape, a work of art, or an impressive display
Lucía stood at the edge of the canyon, feasting her eyes on the red cliffs far below.
pattern: feast one's eyes on [sth] for visual enjoyment
Art lovers spent hours feasting their eyes on the paintings at the new gallery.
Eitan feasted his eyes on the dessert display, unable to pick just one item.
Aylin feasted her eyes on the antique jewellery collection at the museum.
- savouring
can apply to any sense, not just sight; slightly more gentle in tone
- drinking in
informal; suggests slow, deep appreciation
文法句型
feast one's eyes on [sth]
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed pattern 'feast one's eyes on [something]'. The possessive pronoun (my, your, his, her, our, their) must agree with the grammatical subject. Extends beyond literal sight to any sensory delight.
常見錯誤
feasting — noun
1. the activity of eating and drinking large amounts in a joyful, often ceremonial
the activity of eating and drinking large amounts in a joyful, often ceremonial way, usually over an extended period
The feasting lasted three days after the royal wedding ceremony.
uncountable noun: the feasting
After the harvest, the feasting and dancing continued until dawn.
Tanvi's grandmother always said that feasting brings the whole family closer together.
The feasting at the festival included dishes from every region of the country.
- banqueting
more formal and usually implies a structured, indoor event
- gorging
more negative connotation; suggests eating too much without the celebratory aspect
- fasting
the deliberate practice of not eating
用法筆記
Used as an uncountable noun or gerund. Refers to the general activity or atmosphere of abundant eating and drinking, rather than a single specific meal. Often paired with other celebratory nouns such as 'dancing', 'merriment', 'celebration'.