1
[ adjective ] (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

Synonyms

devouring greedy avid

Examples

"avid for adventure" "an avid ambition to succeed" "fierce devouring affection" "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity" "greedy for fame"

Related terms

desirous

2
[ adjective ] extremely hungry

Examples

"they were tired and famished for food and sleep" "a ravenous boy" "the family was starved and ragged" "fell into the esurient embrace of a predatory enemy"

Related terms

hungry

3
[ adjective ] devouring or craving food in great quantities

Examples

"edacious vultures" "a rapacious appetite" "ravenous as wolves" "voracious sharks"

Related terms

gluttonous

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