Devouring (Adjective)
Meaning
(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The devouring passion for music drove her to practice for hours every day.
- Her devouring love for her family kept her going through the tough times.
- The devouring desire for success consumed him, leaving him little time for anything else.
- The devouring hunger for knowledge led him to read every book he could find on the subject.
- The devouring need for attention drove her to seek out the spotlight at every opportunity.