Vulturous (Adjective)
Meaning
Living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey; "a predatory bird"; "the rapacious wolf"; "raptorial birds"; "ravening wolves"; "a vulturine taste for offal".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vulturous eyes of the hawk scanned the ground below for any sign of movement from its potential prey.
- As a child, Sarah had always been fascinated by the vulturous birds of prey at the local zoo, particularly their sharp talons.
- Vulturous by nature, the wolf circled its injured quarry, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
- Many birds are known to have vulturous tendencies, with some species going as far as stealing food from other birds.
- Despite being often misunderstood, the owl's vulturous behavior plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem's delicate balance.