Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaʊrɪŋ/
verb to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
A1 The hungry dog was devouring its food quickly.
A2 She sat at the table, devouring the delicious meal in front of her.
B1 The wildfire was devouring everything in its path, leaving destruction in its wake.
B2 The book was so captivating that I found myself devouring it in one sitting.
C1 The media coverage was devouring every detail of the scandal, leaving no stone unturned.
C2 The artist's work was so mesmerizing that I felt like I was devouring every brushstroke with my eyes.
adjective consuming or destroying something in a rapid or violent manner
A1 The cat was devouring its food quickly.
A2 The children were devouring the delicious cake at the party.
B1 The book was so captivating that I found myself devouring each page.
B2 The forest fire was devouring everything in its path.
C1 The politician's scandal was devouring the headlines for weeks.
C2 The virus was devouring the population, causing widespread panic.
formal The lion was devouring its prey with great efficiency.
informal I couldn't stop devouring the delicious pizza at the party.
slang She was straight up devouring those fries like there was no tomorrow.
figurative His passion for music was so strong, it was like he was devouring every note he played.
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