Voracious: meaning, definitions and examples
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voracious
[ vəˈreɪʃəs ]
describing a person or animal
Having a very eager approach to an activity, often consuming large amounts of food or information with enthusiasm.
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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.
describing an action or process
Showing an insatiable hunger for something, such as power or success.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.