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Voracious: meaning, definitions and examples

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voracious

 

[ vəˈreɪʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing a person or animal

Having a very eager approach to an activity, often consuming large amounts of food or information with enthusiasm.

Synonyms

greedy, insatiable, ravenous

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her voracious appetite, always finishing her plate and asking for more.
  • The voracious reader finished the entire book in one sitting.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing an action or process

Showing an insatiable hunger for something, such as power or success.

Synonyms

ambitious, avid, zealous

Examples of usage

  • The company's voracious expansion into new markets impressed its competitors.
  • His voracious ambition drove him to work long hours to achieve his goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "voracious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voraz

🇮🇳 लालची

🇩🇪 gefräßig

🇮🇩 rakus

🇺🇦 ненажерливий

🇵🇱 żarłoczny

🇯🇵 貪欲

🇫🇷 vorace

🇪🇸 voraz

🇹🇷 obur

🇰🇷 탐욕스러운

🇸🇦 نهم

🇨🇿 nenasytný

🇸🇰 nenásytný

🇨🇳 贪吃的

🇸🇮 požrešen

🇮🇸 gráðugur

🇰🇿 қомағай

🇬🇪 გადამწყვეტი

🇦🇿 acgözlü

🇲🇽 voraz

Etymology

The word 'voracious' originated from the Latin word 'vorax', meaning 'greedy' or 'ravenous'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, and over time, its meaning has evolved to describe not only a large appetite for food but also an intense desire or eagerness for other things, such as knowledge or success.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,082, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.