Synonyms for Ravenous
Definition of ravenous
- adjective
- extremely hungry; "they were tired and famished for food and sleep"; "a ravenous boy"; "the family was starved and ragged"; "fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy"
- devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "ravenous"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like edacious, esurient, famished can replace "ravenous" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Ravenous" in song lyrics
See how ravenous is used in real songs:
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"It's not passive, it's so ravenous"
Hilltop Hoods f/ Pharoahe Monch — Classic Example -
"Crystal skull ravenous"
Jehst f/ The Sundragon, Usmaan — Manimals -
"Raps most dangerous, ravenous"
Onyx — Bang 2 Dis