Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rapacious
adjective
/rəˈpeɪʃəs/
Definition
Having an insatiable desire for greed, particularly in relation to acquiring goods or wealth.
Examples
- The rapacious businessman exploited every loophole to maximize profits.
- Rapacious animals often hunt beyond what they need to survive.
- The rapacious greed of the corporation led to environmental destruction.
Meaning
Rapacious describes someone or something that aggressively seeks to take or exploit resources, leading to an excessive or greedy nature.
Synonyms
- Greedy
- Voracious
- Exploitative
- Insatiable
