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Voracious Meaning in English

word

vɔˈɹeɪʃəs
vaw-RAY-shuhs
vɔːɹˈeɪʃəs
vaw-RAY-shuhs

Definition

Having a very strong desire for food or for something, like knowledge or power; eating or wanting things in large amounts.

Usage & Nuances

Often used formally or descriptively for intense hunger ('voracious appetite'), or to describe someone who is extremely eager (e.g., 'voracious reader'). Not used casually in daily speech. Common collocations: 'voracious reader', 'voracious appetite', 'voracious curiosity'.

Example Sentences

The lion was voracious after not eating for days.

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Her voracious curiosity led her to travel the world.

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I've never seen anyone as voracious for knowledge as Tom—he's always reading or asking questions.

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Kids can have a voracious hunger after playing outside all day.

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He has a voracious appetite and eats a lot every meal.

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Sarah is a voracious reader and finishes several books each month.

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