Carnivorous Plants

adjective relating to or characteristic of a carnivore, an animal that feeds on flesh

• Carnivorous animals primarily feed on meat for their sustenance.
• Lions and tigers are examples of carnivorous animals that only eat meat.
• My friend is such a carnivorous eater, he can't go a day without having a steak.
• His carnivorous appetite for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.

adjective describing an organism that feeds on insects

• Insectivorous plants obtain nutrients by trapping and digesting insects.
• My uncle has a collection of insectivorous plants in his greenhouse.
• I heard that bug-eating plants are really cool to have in your garden.
• Her sharp wit was like that of an insectivorous plant, capturing and dismantling any argument in her path.