voracity

/ˈvɒrəsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being extremely hungry or eager to eat; intense appetite

“The tiger’s voracity for meat made it a formidable predator in the jungle.”

2. noun

extreme greed or eagerness for something, especially power or wealth

“The company’s voracity for growth led it to expand into new markets.”

Synonyms

  • greed
  • rapacity

Antonyms

  • abstinence
  • temperance