omnivorous

adjective
UK: /ɒmˈnɪvərəs/
US: /ɑːmˈnɪvərəs/

  1. Eating both plants and animals.

    1. Bears are omnivorous and eat almost anything they find in the forest.
    2. As an omnivorous species, humans can adapt to various food sources, showing resilience across ecosystems.

  2. Taking in or using whatever is available or presented.

    1. He has an omnivorous appetite for knowledge, reading everything he can find.
    2. Her omnivorous approach to music allows her to appreciate genres ranging from classical to heavy metal.

Synonyms

varied diverse
omnivorous noun

  1. An animal that eats both plants and animals.

    1. Raccoons are omnivorous.
    2. Humans are often categorized as omnivorous, but dietary choices vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "omnivorous" in English means: Eating both plants and animals., Taking in or using whatever is available or presented..

The phonetic transcription of "omnivorous" is /ɒmˈnɪvərəs/ in British English and /ɑːmˈnɪvərəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "omnivorous": varied, diverse.

Example usage of "omnivorous": "Bears are omnivorous and eat almost anything they find in the forest.". More examples on the page.