/ English Dictionary |
EDACIOUS
Pronunciation (US): | (GB): |
I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Devouring or craving food in great quantities
Example:
voracious sharks
Synonyms:
edacious; esurient; rapacious; ravening; ravenous; voracious; wolfish
Classified under:
Similar:
gluttonous (given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink)
Derivation:
edacity (extreme gluttony)
edacity (excessive desire to eat)