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Synonyms for ravenousness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : rav-uh-nuhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈræv ə nəs


Définition of ravenousness

Origin :
  • late 14c., "obsessed with plundering, extremely greedy," from Old French ravinos, of people, "rapacious, violent," of water, "swift-flowing," from raviner "to seize," from ravine "violent rush, robbery" (see ravine). Meaning "voracious, very hungry" is from early 15c. Related: Ravenously; ravenousness.
  • noun voracity
Example sentences :
  • The ravenousness of kites shall be destroyed, and the teeth of wolves blunted.
  • Extract from : « Old English Chronicles » by Various
  • Even the best of women, even the most beautiful, and in their moments of supremest beauty, have this gross ravenousness for facts.
  • Extract from : « One of Our Conquerors, Complete » by George Meredith
  • There shall succeed the ass of wickedness, swift against the goldsmiths, but slow against the ravenousness of wolves.
  • Extract from : « Old English Chronicles » by Various

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