rapacious

• Bezeichnet eine Person oder Organisation, die aggressiv gierig oder gewinnsüchtig ist, besonders in Bezug auf Geld oder Ressourcen; auch raubgierig oder räuberisch.

Describes a person or entity that is aggressively greedy or grasping, especially for money or resources.

1. Predatory by natureC2formal

   Living by preying on other animals, especially by catching living prey.

   Raubtierhaft

   • The rapacious hawk swooped down on the field mouse.
   • Rapacious predators are essential for maintaining ecological balance.
   • The documentary showed the rapacious behavior of the lioness.

   Synonymepredaciouspredatoryraptorial

   Antonymevegetarian

2. Excessively greedyC2formal

   Having an insatiable desire for wealth, power, or possessions.

   Habgierig

   • The rapacious corporation exploited the natural resources without any regard for the environment.
   • His rapacious appetite for money led him to unethical business practices.
   • The rapacious landlord raised the rent every year without making any repairs.

   Synonymeacquisitiveavariciouscovetousgraspinggreedyinsatiablepredatoryvoracious

   Antonymealtruisticbenevolentcharitablegenerousliberalmunificentselfless

3. Voracious appetiteC2formal

   Devouring or craving food in great quantities; ravenous.

   Gefräßig

   • After the long hike, he had a rapacious hunger and ate three sandwiches.
   • The rapacious diner cleared his plate in minutes.
   • The rapacious appetite of the growing teenager seemed endless.

   Synonymeedaciousesurientgluttonousgreedyhoggishinsatiablepiggishravenousvoraciouswolfish

   Antonymefullsatisfied