Meaning & Definition of word "Voracious"
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Voracious
/vəˈreɪʃəs/
adjective:
- 1. having a very eager approach to an activity; excessively greedy or hungry.
- Example: The voracious reader finished three novels in a single weekend.
- 2. desiring or consuming great quantities of food.
- Example: After the long hike, we were all voracious and devoured our picnic lunch.
- 3. marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity.
- Example: His voracious curiosity led him to explore various scientific disciplines.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin 'voracius', from 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
voracious reader:
A person who reads a lot and is very enthusiastic about reading.
voracious appetite:
An intense and often excessive desire for food.
Related Words
devour:
To eat something eagerly and in large amounts.
glutton:
A person who eats excessively.
Slang Meanings of voracious
Meaning: Foodie
Example Sentence: He's such a foodie, always on the hunt for the next great meal.
Meaning: Bookworm
Example Sentence: She's a total bookworm, can't stop reading.