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carnivorous Synonyms
Another word for carnivorous
Choosing another word for carnivorous that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeding primarily or exclusively on animal flesh, tissue, or insects (of an animal or insect-trapping plant).
Usage Example
"The Venus flytrap is a well-known meat-eating plant that captures insects to supplement the nutrients lacking in boggy soil."
Strongest
meat-eating
flesh-eating
Strong
predatory
predaceous
Weak
insectivorous
Opposites of carnivorous
The opposite of carnivorous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
herbivorous
plant-eating
vegetarian
graminivorous
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Carnivorous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/carnivorous