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Ravenous

Verb / ˈrævʌnʌs / Another word for ravenous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'ravenous' means extremely hungry or voracious.

Synonyms & similar words

sharpset ravening wolfish rapacious edacious famished starved voracious esurient hungry starving voracious famished ravening insatiable greedy avid gluttonous edacious devouring rapacious wolfish famishing esurient hungering sharp-set craving raptorial gormandizing

Example sentences

  1. 1. The lioness was ravenous after hunting for hours.
  2. 2. The little boy had a ravenous appetite and ate all his lunch.
  3. 3. She felt ravenous after skipping breakfast.
  4. 4. The wolf looked ravenous as it chased its prey.
  5. 5. The hikers were ravenous after climbing the mountain.

Quotes

  • 1. 'I'm so ravenous, I could eat a horse!' - Unknown
  • 2. 'Hunger is the best sauce.' - Unknown
  • 3. 'I was ravenous for her love.' - Unknown

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