Voracity

Pronunciation: /vəˈræsəti/

Definitions of voracity

noun the quality or state of being voracious; excessive desire to eat or consume large quantities of food

Example Sentences

A1 She ate with voracity, finishing her plate in record time.

A2 The voracity with which he devoured the book showed his enthusiasm for reading.

B1 The voracity of the market for new technology products is evident in the latest sales figures.

B2 Her voracity for knowledge led her to pursue a PhD in astrophysics.

C1 The voracity of his ambition knew no bounds, driving him to achieve great success in his career.

C2 The voracity of the media's coverage of the scandal was overwhelming, with every detail scrutinized and analyzed.

Examples of voracity in a Sentence

formal The voracity of the lion's appetite was evident as it devoured its prey in mere minutes.

informal I was amazed by the voracity with which he ate his burger, he finished it in seconds!

slang Her voracity for shopping is insane, she can't resist buying something every time she goes out.

figurative The voracity of his ambition knew no bounds, driving him to achieve great success in his career.

Grammatical Forms of voracity

• past tense: voraciously
• plural: voracities
• comparative: more voracious
• superlative: most voracious
• present tense: voraciously
• future tense: will voraciously
• perfect tense: has voraciously
• continuous tense: is voraciously
• singular: voracity
• positive degree: voracious
• infinitive: to voraciously
• gerund: voraciously
• participle: voraciously

Origin and Evolution of voracity

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'voracity' originated from the Latin word 'voracitas', which is derived from the Latin word 'vorare' meaning 'to devour'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'voracity' has retained its original meaning of extreme greediness or insatiable appetite, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe intense eagerness or enthusiasm for something.