voraciousness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun excessive desire to eat
  2. noun extreme gluttony
  3. noun an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts)

Etymology

From voracious + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

edacity, esurience, ravenousness, voracity

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