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English to English adjective
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Inclined to eat; hungry; voracious. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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extremely hungry | | Example: they were tired and famished for food and sleep
a ravenous boy
the family was starved and ragged
fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy
source: wordnet30
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(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous | | Example: avid for adventure
an avid ambition to succeed
fierce devouring affection
the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
greedy for fame
source: wordnet30
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devouring or craving food in great quantities | | Example: edacious vultures
a rapacious appetite
ravenous as wolves
voracious sharks
source: wordnet30 noun
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One who is hungry or greedy. | | source: webster1913
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