devouring

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit großer Intensität oder Gier verschlingt oder zerstört; oft metaphorisch verwendet.

Describes something that consumes or destroys with great intensity or greed, often used metaphorically.

1. Ardently or excessively desirousC1formal

   Having a strong, often overwhelming, desire for something; consuming or eager.

   Verschlingend

   • He had a devouring ambition to become the best in his field.
   • She felt a devouring hunger for knowledge about ancient civilizations.
   • The devouring passion for success drove him to work tirelessly.

   Synonymeavidcravingdesirouseagergreedyhungryinsatiableravenousvoraciousyearning

   Antonymeapatheticdisinterestedindifferentunconcernedunenthusiasticuninterested

• Verb, das das schnelle und gierige Essen oder Verschlingen von etwas bezeichnet oder das intensive Aufnehmen oder Vereinnahmen von etwas mit großem Enthusiasmus.

A verb used to indicate the act of eating something quickly and greedily, or consuming something with great enthusiasm or intensity.

1. Eat hungrilyB1formal

   To eat something quickly and greedily.

   Verschlingen

   • The hungry wolf devoured its prey in minutes.
   • She devoured the entire pizza by herself.
   • He devoured his breakfast before rushing to work.

   Synonymeboltgobblegobble upgorgeguzzlestuffwolfwolf down

   Antonymeabstainfast

2. Read eagerlyB2informal

   To read something quickly and with great enthusiasm.

   Verschlingen

   • She devoured the entire novel in one night.
   • He devoured every book on the recommended reading list.
   • The young student devoured the encyclopedia with curiosity.

   Synonymeconsumeeat upgobble up

   Antonymescanskim

3. B2formal

   To completely consume or destroy something, often in a destructive way.

   Verschlingen oder zerstören

   • The fire devoured the entire forest.
   • Jealousy devoured his peace of mind.
   • The flood devoured the small village.

   Synonymeannihilateconsumedemolishdestroydevastateengulfravagewaste

   Antonymeconservepreserveprotect