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Voracious

usgb/vəˈreɪʃəs/Volume
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Eagerness IntensityPlay
Voracious indicates extreme enthusiasm or desire, often beyond just liking something. SlideHer voracious interest in marine biology led her to read every book in the library on that subject.
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Beyond FoodPlay
'Voracious' is metaphorically used for interests and activities, not just eating. SlideThe young inventor had a voracious curiosity about how things worked.
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Positive or NegativePlay
Voracious can be positive (enthusiastic) or negative (excessive), depending on context. SlideHis voracious spending habits worried his family.