Ravenousness

Pronunciation: /ˈɹævənəsˈnɛs/

Ravenousness (noun)

  1. A strong feeling of needing food very badly, often making someone eat quickly or keep looking for more.
  2. A very strong desire for something, like power or attention, shown as if the person cannot stop wanting it.

Examples

  • After the long hike, her ravenousness made her eat quickly.
  • His ravenousness disappeared once he had a warm meal.