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devouring

adjective

(often followed by ‘for’) ardently or excessively desirous

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Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
G
Contains
EV
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. (often followed by ‘for’) ardently or excessively desirous

    “Avid for adventure”

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Avid for adventure
An avid ambition to succeed
Fierce devouring affection
The esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
Greedy for fame

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