Synonyms for

Carnivorous

Verb / kɑ:ˈrnɪvɜ:ʌs / Another word for carnivorous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Carnivorous means feeding on other animals.

Synonyms & similar words

herbivorous meat-eating predatory carnal flesh-eating meat-loving raptorial omnivorous carnassial rapacious voracious fierce piscivorous zoophagous sanguivorous insectivorous predacious carnivore herbivorous omnivore omnivorous

Example sentences

  1. The tiger is a carnivorous animal that eats meat.
  2. I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat carnivorous food.
  3. The crocodile is a carnivorous reptile that lives in the water.
  4. The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that catches insects.
  5. The shark is a carnivorous fish that lives in the ocean.

Quotes

  • I'm a carnivorous plant. I eat insects.
  • I'm carnivorous, I eat meat. But I don't eat anything that has a mother.
  • I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words