Synonyms for omnivorousness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : om-niv-er-uh s
Phonetic Transcription : ɒmˈnɪv ər əs


Définition of omnivorousness

Origin :
  • 1650s, from Latin omnivorus "all-devouring," from omnis "all" (see omni-) + vorare "devour, swallow" (see voracity). Related: Omnivorously; omnivorousness.
  • noun voracity
Example sentences :
  • Do I boast of my omnivorousness of reading, even apart from romances?
  • Extract from : « The Book Lovers' Anthology » by Various
  • Sneaking past, in this sweet night, which stirred in one such sentiment, that ghoulish cur was like the omnivorousness of Nature.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy » by John Galsworthy

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