ravenous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Very hungry.
  2. Greedy, characterized by strong desires.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹævənəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ravenous.wav

Word forms

ravenous more ravenous most ravenous

Etymology

From Middle English ravenous, ravynous, from Old French ravineus.

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Derived words

ravenously ravenousness ravenous hunger
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