ravening
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈreɪ.vən.ɪŋ/
KK: /ˈrævənɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that is extremely hungry or eager for something, often in a greedy or insatiable way.
Example
The ravening wolf prowled the forest, searching for its next meal.
Conversation
Did you see that documentary about wolves?
Yeah, those ravening packs are really fascinating!
It's crazy how they hunt together so efficiently.
I know, their teamwork is impressive and so ravening!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
voracious
insatiable
gluttonous
Antonyms
satisfied
full
content
noun
Definition
The act of consuming food greedily or voraciously.
Example
The ravening of the wolves could be heard in the distance as they hunted for their next meal.
Conversation
Did you hear about the ravening wolves in the forest last night?
Yeah, I heard some strange noises outside my window!
It sounded so intense, like they were really hungry or something.
Root Explanation
Ravening → It is formed from "raven" (from Old English *hræfn*, meaning the bird known for its dark plumage and scavenging behavior) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles or gerunds). The word "ravening" describes the act of greedily devouring or scavenging, akin to the behavior of a raven.
Memory Tip
Think of a raven, a bird known for its scavenging nature, and remember that 'ravening' means to greedily devour, just like a raven would.
Visually Confused Words
avenging
raving
avenin
traveling
leavening
graveling
vending
veining