Synonyms:
avid, devouring(a), esurient, greedy
Meaning: (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"
Usage examples
They can be seen devouring cherries among the wheat.
His neck was outstretched and his head was thrust forward as though he were devouring the road.
As time went on, this disease of self-conceit went on too, gradually devouring the good that was in her.
It is the mood of a man who examines with morbid, curious insistence the malady that is devouring his soul.
Nap had set a plate of food within reach of the stranger's left hand, and he was devouring it like a hungry wolf.
Into that park there used to come a huge beast--Norka was its name--and do fearful mischief, devouring some of the animals every night.
Are they not invariably devouring and destroying some vermin a little smaller than themselves, and making thus a healthier atmosphere for their betters?
This, as well, is full of food; being two-thirds of the world, and reserved for devouring knowledge; by the time the sons of men have fed away the dry land.
"Good morning, Brother Higgins--Count Luigi Capello, Mr. Higgins" --handshake, followed by a devouring stare and "I'm glad to see ye," on the part of Higgins, and a courteous inclination of the head and a pleasant "Most happy!" on the part of Count Luigi.