Rapacious

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /rəˈpeɪʃəs/

Definitions of rapacious

adjective Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possessions.

Example Sentences

A1 The rapacious squirrel quickly gathered all the nuts in the park.

A2 The rapacious businessman would do anything to make a profit.

B1 The rapacious landlord raised the rent prices without warning.

B2 The rapacious corporation exploited the natural resources of the region.

C1 The rapacious dictator amassed great wealth while his people suffered in poverty.

C2 The rapacious tycoon was known for his ruthless business tactics.

Examples of rapacious in a Sentence

formal The rapacious businessman acquired multiple companies in a hostile takeover.

informal That guy is so rapacious, always trying to get more than he deserves.

slang Watch out for that rapacious dude, he'll try to take advantage of you.

figurative Her rapacious appetite for success drove her to work long hours and take on challenging projects.

Grammatical Forms of rapacious

past tense

rapaciously

plural

rapacious

comparative

more rapacious

superlative

most rapacious

present tense

rapaciously

future tense

will be rapacious

perfect tense

has been rapacious

continuous tense

is being rapacious

singular

rapacious

positive degree

rapacious

infinitive

to be rapacious

gerund

rapaciously

participle

rapacious

Origin and Evolution of rapacious

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'rapacious' originated from the Latin word 'rapac-' which means to seize by force.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who seizes or takes things by force, the meaning of 'rapacious' has evolved to also include being excessively greedy or grasping.