Vocabulary Entry

devouring

|verb • adjective

verb

To consume something eagerly or in large amounts.

Example Sentences

"The lion was devouring its prey with ferocious speed."

"She sat on the couch, devouring the latest novel."

"The flames were devouring the old wooden house."

adjective

Example Sentences

"His devouring curiosity led him to explore every corner of the library."

"The devouring hunger made it difficult for him to concentrate."

"Her devouring ambition pushed her to work late into the night."