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voraciously

/vəˈreɪ.ʃəs.li/
vo · ra · cious · ly
Adjective:voracious
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• adverb

1

With great eagerness, enthusiasm, or an insatiable desire for an activity, knowledge, or pursuit.

Example

"As a child, she read voraciously, often finishing several library books in a single weekend."

2

In a manner marked by a huge appetite or a craving to consume large quantities of food.

Example

"After a full day of hiking through the mountains, the campers ate their dinner voraciously."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'voracious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Voracious' comes from the Latin 'vorax' (stem 'vorac-'), meaning 'greedy' or 'ravenous', derived from the verb 'vorare', meaning 'to devour'.

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