Definition

The quality of having a very strong desire to eat a lot of food or to have a great enthusiasm for something.

Example

Her voraciousness for reading led her to finish several books in just a week.

Conversation

Have you noticed my voraciousness for reading lately?

Yeah, you’ve been devouring books like crazy!

I can't help it; the stories are so captivating.

I totally get that! It's great to have that kind of passion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Voraciousness → It is formed from "vorax" (from Latin, meaning greedy or devouring) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "voraciousness" refers to the state of being extremely greedy or having an insatiable appetite.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'greedy' ('vorax') and in a 'state' ('-ness') of wanting more food or resources than they can handle.

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