voracious
What does "voracious" mean?
"Voracious" describes an insatiable, overwhelming appetite or desire for something. While it is most commonly used to describe someone who eats massive amounts of food with great intensity, it is just as frequently used metaphorically to describe a person who is "hungry" for knowledge, power, or experiences. The word carries a sense of intensity and speed, often suggesting that the subject is "devouring" whatever they are consuming. Use it when you want to highlight that someone's interest or need is far beyond normal levels. It is a sophisticated, slightly literary term that works well in both academic writing and descriptive storytelling.
"voracious" in conversation
Discussing a bookworm
I finished that entire trilogy in just two days.
I finished that entire trilogy in just two days.
Wow, you are a voracious reader!
Wow, you are a voracious reader!
Used to describe an intense habit of reading.
After a long hike
I haven't eaten since sunrise.
I haven't eaten since sunrise.
I bet, you have a voracious appetite right now.
I bet, you have a voracious appetite right now.
Used to emphasize extreme hunger.
"voracious" in a sentence
The athlete had a voracious appetite after the race.
The athlete had a voracious appetite after the race.
She is a voracious reader who visits the library daily.
She is a voracious reader who visits the library daily.
His voracious pursuit of success often left him with little time for anything else.
His voracious pursuit of success often left him with little time for anything else.
