Definition

In a way that involves eating meat or flesh.

Example

The lion hunted carnivorously, seeking out its prey in the tall grass.

Conversation

Did you see how that lion ate its prey?carnivorously is the perfect way to describe it!

I know, right? It was intense to watch!

Nature can be so brutal sometimes, but it's fascinating.

Absolutely, it shows how survival works in the wild.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carnivorously → It is formed from "carnivorus" (from Latin "caro" meaning flesh and "vorare" meaning to devour) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "carnivorously" means in a manner that devours flesh, typically referring to the eating habits of carnivorous animals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'devouring flesh' ('carnivorus') to remember that 'carnivorously' means to eat in a way that involves consuming meat.

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