Voracious

Adjective

Definition: Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.

Synonyms: Ravenous, Insatiable, Gluttonous

Antonyms: Satisfied, Content, Restrained

Examples:

The voracious lioness hunted and devoured three zebras in one night.
He had a voracious appetite and could eat enormous amounts of food.

Mnemonics:

Think of a voracious predator like a shark, always hungry and in search of food.
Picture a person with an insatiable appetite devouring a large feast.

Etymology:

Origin:

Latin 'vorax', from 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'

Historical Usage:

The term dates back to the 17th century and has consistently been used to describe a strong or insatiable desire for food.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Voracious reader"

Explanation:

Refers to someone who reads or consumes a large quantity of books or literature.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Assuming voracious only pertains to food.

Explanation:

While the primary usage of voracious is related to food, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong desire in other contexts, such as a voracious reader or a voracious competitor.