Consuming

/kənˈsjuː.mɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To use up a resource or material.

The fire was consuming the old wooden house.

To eat or drink something.

He was consuming his dinner quickly before the game.

adjective

Involving a lot of time, effort, or attention.

Writing a novel is a consuming task that requires dedication.

Extremely interested or engrossed.

She had a consuming passion for music that drove her to practice daily.

From Latin consumere, from com- 'altogether' + sumere 'take, use'.

consuming passion

An intense and overwhelming interest or love for something.

consuming fire

A fire that is very intense and destructive.

consuming desire

An overwhelming wish to possess something.

consume

To eat or drink up.

consumption

The act of consuming resources.

consumer

A person who purchases goods and services.

To be deeply engrossed in something.

I'm totally consuming this series; I can't stop watching it.

To engage in excessive eating or drinking.

After the party, I was just consuming left-over snacks.