voracious

Meaning

Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.

having a very eager approach to an activity; extremely hungry

Having a very eager approach to an activity; extremely hungry.

Example Sentences

He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.

He is a voracious reader who finishes three books a week.

She is a voracious reader who finishes a book in just two days.

Example Expressions

voracious appetite

Synonyms

insatiable, ravenous, greedy, eager, avid

Entry 1

insatiable, ravenous, greedy

Entry 2

greedy, insatiable, ravenous, eager

Entry 3

insatiable, ravenous, greedy, eager, avid

Antonyms

indifferent, apathetic, satisfied, moderate, restrained, temperate, full

Entry 1

indifferent, apathetic, satisfied

Entry 2

satisfied, moderate, restrained, temperate

Entry 3

satisfied, indifferent, full

Collocations

voracious appetite, voracious reader, voracious learner, voracious consumer

Entry 2

voracious appetite, voracious reader, voracious learner

Entry 3

voracious reader, voracious appetite, voracious consumer