Devouring
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verb.
Present participle of
devour
.
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adjective.
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Word Usage
"“I sincerely trust,” said Hilary, “that he has not what they call devouring passions.”"
Equivalent
desirous
wishful
Rhyme
Words with the same terminal sound
cowering
empowering
flowering
glowering
powering
Synonym
Words with the same meaning
a hog for
acquisitive
all-devouring
appetite
avaricious
verb-stem
devour