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Meaning of voracious in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /vəˈreɪʃəs/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    voracious

    Definitions

    1. excessively greedy and grasping

    Examples

    • « a rapacious divorcee on the prowl »
    • « ravening creditors »
    • « paying taxes to voracious governments »

    Synonyms

    • acquisitive
  2. 2. devouring or craving food in great quantities

    Examples

    • « edacious vultures »
    • « a rapacious appetite »
    • « ravenous as wolves »
    • « voracious sharks »

    Synonyms

    • gluttonous

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