Rapacious: meaning, definitions and examples

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rapacious

 

[ rəˈpeɪʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

greedy

Having or showing an intense and selfish desire for wealth or power.

Synonyms

avaricious, covetous, grasping, greedy, mercenary.

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his rapacious appetite for money.
  • The rapacious businessman would stop at nothing to increase his profits.
  • The country's rapacious elites exploited the natural resources for their own gain.
  • The rapacious landlord raised the rent prices without any consideration for his tenants.
  • Her rapacious behavior alienated her friends and family.

Translations

Translations of the word "rapacious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapaz

🇮🇳 लालची

🇩🇪 räuberisch

🇮🇩 rakus

🇺🇦 жадібний

🇵🇱 drapieżny

🇯🇵 強欲な (ごうよくな)

🇫🇷 rapace

🇪🇸 rapaz

🇹🇷 yırtıcı

🇰🇷 탐욕스러운

🇸🇦 جشع

🇨🇿 dravý

🇸🇰 dravý

🇨🇳 贪婪的 (tān lán de)

🇸🇮 plenilski

🇮🇸 gráðugur

🇰🇿 ашкөз

🇬🇪 ხადური

🇦🇿 acgöz

🇲🇽 rapaz

Etymology

The word 'rapacious' originated from the Latin word 'rapac-' meaning 'seizing by force'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The term has been used to describe individuals or entities that exhibit aggressive greed or avarice, often at the expense of others. Over time, 'rapacious' has become synonymous with excessive and insatiable desire for wealth or power.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,047, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.