voracious

CEFRC2

/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Wanting or eating a very large amount.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Having a great appetite for anything; eager.

Examples

  • After skiing, I find that I have a voracious appetite.

  • She's a voracious reader.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

More examples

In context

  • They're intelligent and voracious.

  • He is voracious by suppertime.

  • His appetite is voracious by suppertime.

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Antonyms

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The blank beast ate all the food in seconds, never seeming full.

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Origin

adjective

From Latin vorāx, from vorō (“to devour”).