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voraciousness

/vəˈreɪ.ʃəs.nəs/
vo · ra · cious · ness
Adverb:voraciously
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Adjective:voracious
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voraciousness Lexical Profile

voraciousness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of wanting or devouring great quantities of food; extreme hunger or ravenousness.

Example

"The hikers returned to camp and attacked their evening meal with astonishing voraciousness."

2

An eager, insatiable desire or enthusiasm for an activity, pursuit, or knowledge.

Example

"Her intellectual voraciousness led her to read dozens of books on history and philosophy every year."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Voracity' and 'voraciousness' are identical in meaning, though 'voracity' is generally more common in polished formal prose.

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• Nearby Words

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voringsfossen
voronezh
vortex

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'voracious' and the noun suffix '-ness'; 'voracious' derives from Latin 'vorax' (greedy, devouring), from the verb 'vorare' (to swallow up or devour).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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