Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ravening
Adjective
/ˈræv.ən.ɪŋ/
Definition
Ravening refers to the act of devouring or searching for prey with great intensity and hunger.
Examples
- The ravening wolves circled the camp, their eyes gleaming in the dark.
- She had a ravening appetite after the long hike.
- The children watched the ravening tide rush toward the shore.
Meaning
It describes a state of extreme eagerness to consume or obtain something, often used in the context of animals hunting for food or in a metaphorical way for a strong desire for something.
Synonyms
- voracious
- greedy
- insatiable
- gluttonous
- devouring
