ranivorous

/ˈræv.ɪ.nəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a very strong desire for food, extremely hungry

“After a long hike, she was ravenous and devoured her sandwich in seconds.”

2. noun

the state of being extremely hungry

“The ravenous hunger of the lion led it to attack its prey.”

Synonyms

  • hungry
  • starving
  • voracious

Antonyms

  • full
  • sated