devouring

[US]/dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
[UK]/dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of consuming something eagerly or voraciously; to use up resources completely; to look at something with great interest; to eat something quickly and greedily

Phrases & Collocations

devouring hunger

devouring flames

devouring passion

devouring eyes

devouring silence

devouring greed

devouring appetite

devouring storm

devouring darkness

devouring thoughts

Example Sentences

the fire was devouring everything in its path.

she was devouring the book in one sitting.

the children were devouring the cookies quickly.

he sat there, devouring his lunch.

the hungry lion was devouring its prey.

the audience was devouring every word of the speaker.

he was devouring knowledge at an incredible rate.

they watched the flames devouring the old house.

she felt like she was devouring her fears.

the novel was so captivating, i found myself devouring it.

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