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Definition of devourable

devourable

/dɪˈvaʊ.ɹə.bəl/
de · vour · a · ble
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devourable Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Capable of or suitable for being eaten hungrily, quickly, or greedily.

Example

"The bakery display was filled with warm, devourable pastries that disappeared within minutes."

2

So engaging or captivating that it can be read, watched, or taken in eagerly and rapidly.

Example

"Her latest mystery novel is an utterly devourable page-turner that kept me awake until dawn."

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• Nearby Words

devotion
devotional
devour
devourable
devourer
devout
devoutly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Devourable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/devourable
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