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Meaning of voracious in English
Pronunciation
/vəˈreɪʃəs/
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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.
devouring or craving food in great quantities
Examples
« edacious vultures »
« a rapacious appetite »
« ravenous as wolves »
« voracious sharks »
Synonyms
gluttonous