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.