Voracious
/vəˈreɪʃəs/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
having a very eager approach to an activity; excessively greedy or hungry.
The voracious reader finished three novels in a single weekend.
desiring or consuming great quantities of food.
After the long hike, we were all voracious and devoured our picnic lunch.
marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity.
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
Foodie
He's such a foodie, always on the hunt for the next great meal.
Bookworm
She's a total bookworm, can't stop reading.