voracity

noun
UK: /vəˈræs.ə.ti/
US: /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

  1. The quality of wanting a lot of something, such as food or knowledge.

    1. The dog ate with such voracity that his bowl was empty in seconds.
    2. Her voracity for reading was insatiable, she finished books every other day.

  2. Excessive eagerness or enthusiasm.

    1. He attacked his studies with voracity.
    2. The team showed a voracity for winning, securing victory after victory.

Synonyms

hunger rapacity enthusiasm gluttony greed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "voracity" in English means: The quality of wanting a lot of something, such as food or knowledge., Excessive eagerness or enthusiasm..

The phonetic transcription of "voracity" is /vəˈræs.ə.ti/ in British English and /vəˈræs.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "voracity": hunger, rapacity, enthusiasm, gluttony, greed.

Example usage of "voracity": "The dog ate with such voracity that his bowl was empty in seconds.". More examples on the page.