Voracity: meaning, definitions and examples
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voracity
[ vəˈræsəti ]
excessive desire for food
Voracity refers to an insatiable hunger or appetite, especially for food. It implies a strong and uncontrollable desire to consume large quantities of food.
Synonyms
gluttony, greediness, rapaciousness
Examples of usage
- Her voracity at the buffet was evident as she went back for seconds and thirds.
- The voracity of the wild animals as they hunted for prey was a sight to behold.
eager or insatiable desire for an activity
Voracity can also refer to a strong and eager desire for an activity, not just limited to food. It conveys a sense of intensity and enthusiasm towards that particular activity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His voracity for learning new languages is truly inspiring.
- The voracity with which she approached her work was unmatched by her colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "voracity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 voracidade
🇮🇳 लालच
🇩🇪 Gefräßigkeit
🇮🇩 kelobaan
🇺🇦 ненажерливість
🇵🇱 żarłoczność
🇯🇵 貪欲 (どんよく)
🇫🇷 voracité
🇪🇸 voracidad
🇹🇷 açgözlülük
🇰🇷 탐욕
🇸🇦 نهم
🇨🇿 nenasytnost
🇸🇰 nenásytnosť
🇨🇳 贪婪
🇸🇮 požrešnost
🇮🇸 græðgi
🇰🇿 ашқарақтық
🇬🇪 მოძალება
🇦🇿 acgözlülük
🇲🇽 voracidad
Word origin
The word 'voracity' originates from the Latin word 'voracitas', meaning greed or ravenous appetite. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not just a desire for food but also a strong eagerness for various activities.
See also: voraciousness.