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Definition voracious in American English

voracious adjective

adjective
/vəˈreɪʃəs/
1

a voracious person or animal eats a large amount of food

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2

very eager to learn or to do something

Example

She has always had a voracious appetite for reading.

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3

willing to do anything in order to get money or gain an advantage

Example

the voracious music industry

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Definition voracious in American English