Devouring

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/

Devouring (verb)

  1. To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
  2. To use up or consume something completely.

Examples

  • The child is devouring the ice cream cone.
  • The fire is devouring the dry grass.

Common collocations: devour food, devour a meal, devour resources, devour information

Synonyms of Devouring

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Devouring

  • — Choosing not to eat for a period.
  • — Restricting food intake for health.