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ravenous

Pronunciation: [ˈræv.ən.əs]

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Learn how to use ravenous in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “hunger”

(adjective) when someone is extremely hungry. If you feel like you could eat a whole lot of food, you're ravenous.

Example

After playing outside all day, I was ravenous and ate three sandwiches.

Example

Even after the big meal, I wasn't ravenous and felt perfectly fine.

Example

Are you feeling ravenous after that long hike?

Context: “intensity”

(adjective) when someone has a very strong desire or craving for something. It’s more than just wanting; it's really wanting something badly, like being eager for a new toy or a favorite game.

Example

He had a ravenous desire to learn everything about space.

Example

She did not have a ravenous interest in the movie and chose to spend her time reading instead.

Example

Do you have a ravenous enthusiasm for sports this season?

How to pronounce ravenous

Pronunciation: [ˈræv.ən.əs]

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