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Voraciousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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voraciousness

 

[ vəˈreɪʃəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in eating

The quality of being voracious; extreme gluttony or greediness.

Synonyms

gluttony, greediness, rapacity

Examples of usage

  • He ate with such voraciousness that he finished his meal in minutes.
  • Her voraciousness for chocolate was unmatched by anyone else at the party.
Context #2 | Noun

in desire

An insatiable appetite or desire for something.

Synonyms

avidity, eagerness, insatiability

Examples of usage

  • His voraciousness for knowledge led him to read books non-stop.
  • The voraciousness of her ambition knew no bounds.

Translations

Translations of the word "voraciousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 voracidade

🇮🇳 लालच

🇩🇪 Gier

🇮🇩 rakus

🇺🇦 ненаситність

🇵🇱 żarłoczność

🇯🇵 貪欲

🇫🇷 voracité

🇪🇸 voracidad

🇹🇷 açgözlülük

🇰🇷 탐욕

🇸🇦 جشع

🇨🇿 chamtivost

🇸🇰 chamtivosť

🇨🇳 贪婪

🇸🇮 željnost

🇮🇸 græðgi

🇰🇿 ашкөздік

🇬🇪 მოჭარბება

🇦🇿 acgözlük

🇲🇽 voracidad

Word origin

The word 'voraciousness' has its origins in the Latin word 'voracitas', which means greediness or rapacity. Over time, it has evolved to describe an insatiable appetite or desire for something. The concept of voraciousness has been explored in literature and philosophy, often associated with excessive consumption or craving. It is a term that reflects the human condition of never being fully satisfied, always seeking more. In modern usage, voraciousness is commonly used to describe extreme hunger or intense desire.

See also: voracity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,441, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.