8+ Synonyms for Voracious & Similar Words
Definition of voracious
- adjective
- excessively greedy and grasping; "a rapacious divorcee on the prowl"; "ravening creditors"; "paying taxes to voracious governments"
- devouring or craving food in great quantities; "edacious vultures"; "a rapacious appetite"; "ravenous as wolves"; "voracious sharks"
8 synonyms found
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- What are synonyms for voracious?
- Synonyms for voracious include: acquisitive, edacious, esurient, gluttonous, rapacious, ravening, ravenous, wolfish.
- How many synonyms does voracious have?
- Voracious has 8 synonyms.