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voracity

 

[ vəˈræsəti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

eagerness, enthusiasm, zeal

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,195 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.