devouring
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
KK: /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Consuming food or prey in a very eager or intense manner, often quickly and with great appetite.
Example
The devouring hunger made him finish the entire pizza in minutes.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more devouring
Superlative: most devouring
Conversation
Have you seen how devouring he is when it comes to pizza?
Yeah, he finishes a whole large one by himself!
I can't believe how quickly he eats, it's like he's in a race.
Right? It's impressive and a little scary at the same time!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
voracious
gluttonous
ravenous
Antonyms
sated
full
satisfied
noun
Definition
The act of eating something very eagerly or quickly, often with great hunger.
Example
The devouring of the pizza left everyone amazed at how fast it disappeared.
Conversation
Did you see how fast he was devouring that pizza?
I know! It was like he hadn't eaten in days.
I guess that’s what happens when you're really hungry.
verb
Definition
To eat something eagerly and in large amounts.
Example
The hungry dog was devouring its food in just a few minutes.
Tense Forms
Past: devoured
Past Participle: devoured
Conversation
Did you see how fast she was devouring that pizza?
I know, right? It was like she hadn’t eaten in days!
I can’t believe how much food she can handle.
Root Explanation
Devouring → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "vorare" (meaning to eat or consume). The word "devouring" means to eat something eagerly and completely, as if consuming it down.
Memory Tip
Think of 'eating down' ('de-') something completely ('vorare') — that's why devouring means to consume eagerly.
Visually Confused Words
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