Definition of devouring Devouring

/dɪvawˈɚɪŋ/ - [divawering] -

We found 4 definitions of devouring from 4 different sources.

Advertising

What does devouring mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

devouring - (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous; "avid for adventure"; "an avid ambition to succeed"; "fierce devouring affection"; "the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity"; "greedy for fame"
  avid, esurient, greedy
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • devouring (Verb)
    Present participle of devour.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • devouring (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Devour

Part of speech

🔤
  • devouring, verb, gerund of devour (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Devouring is...

40% Complete
Very rare
Rare
Normal
Common
Very Common
33% Complete
Rare
Normal
Common

Sign Language

devouring in sign language
Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter V Sign language - letter V Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter U Sign language - letter U Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter R Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter G Sign language - letter G