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English adjective: devouring

1. devouring (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous


SamplesAvid for adventure.
An avid ambition to succeed.
Fierce devouring affection.
The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity.
Greedy for fame.


Synonymsavid, esurient, greedy


Similardesirous, wishful


Antonymsundesiring, undesirous









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