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Drool (Verb)

Meaning 1

Be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something; "She was salivating over the raise she anticipated".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • He began to drool over the prospect of signing a record deal with his favorite label.
  • The minute he saw the vacation package, he started drooling over the possibility of a beachfront resort.
  • Every time she thought about visiting her dream city, she couldn't help but drool over the idea of walking along the famous Champs-Élysées.
  • She started to drool over the amazing job opportunity that would allow her to travel the world.
  • The moment the tickets went on sale, her kids started drooling over the chance to see their favorite band live.

Synonyms

  • Salivate

Hypernyms

  • Covet

Meaning 2

Let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • During the meal, the aroma of the roast chicken made him drool in anticipation.
  • The sight of the juicy ice cream caused the young boy to drool uncontrollably.
  • As the chef presented the exquisite dish, food critics couldn't help but drool at the delicious presentation.
  • Watching her mom peel a succulent orange, the toddler began to drool in excitement.
  • As he watched the chef prepare the mouth-watering barbecue, the smell made him drool with hunger.

Synonyms

  • Dribble
  • Slobber
  • Slabber
  • Drivel
  • Slaver

Hypernyms

  • Salivate

Related Words

  • Drooler (noun)
  • Drool Over (verb)
  • Drool (noun)
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