devouring meaning

UK US /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/ 4 syllables

devouring (adjective): (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous.

Definition of devouring

  1. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
    • avid for adventure
    • an avid ambition to succeed
    • fierce devouring affection
    • the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
    • greedy for fame

    Synonyms: avid, esurient, greedy

    Similar: desirous

How to pronounce devouring

devouring is pronounced /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with devouring

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in NG · 9-letter words

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