Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vulturous
Adjective
/ˈvʌltʃərəs/
Definition
Having the characteristics of a vulture; greedy or predatory in nature.
Examples
- His vulturous behavior during the negotiations left a bad impression on everyone involved.
- The vulturous speculators swooped in to capitalize on the failing business.
- In the wild, vulturous animals show little mercy when it comes to feeding.
Meaning
Describes someone who is exploitative or takes advantage of others, similar to how vultures feed on carrion.
Synonyms
- predatory
- greedy
- voracious
- ravenous
- exploitative
