voracious vuh-RAY-shuhs adjective WS #43
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adjective
wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to an activity; extremely hungry or greedy
- His voracious curiosity about science led him to conduct experiments in his garage laboratory every evening.
- The voracious crowd at the buffet left little food remaining for the later diners to enjoy.
- The voracious teenager seemed to empty the entire refrigerator after returning home from soccer practice.
- The voracious appetite of the growing puppy required multiple meals throughout the day to keep him satisfied.
- She was a voracious reader who could finish three novels in a single weekend without stopping.