Devouring Definition & Meaning
devouring
- adjective
- (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
"Devouring" in song lyrics
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"Devours his will, that lived by foul devouring."
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with devouring
Usage tips for "devouring"
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