carnivorous
/kɑrˈnɪvərəs/
adjective
- Eating or feeding on the flesh of other animals.
- Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt zebras and antelopes.
- The Venus flytrap is a carnivorous plant that traps insects.
- Many dinosaurs were carnivorous, using sharp teeth to tear meat.
- Relating to a diet that consists mainly or entirely of meat.
- Some people follow a carnivorous lifestyle, eating only animal products.
- The restaurant offers both vegetarian and carnivorous options on the menu.
- My doctor suggested a carnivorous diet to help with my health issues.
- Figuratively, aggressively competitive or predatory in behavior.
- The business world can be carnivorous, with companies trying to destroy each other.
- In the carnivorous world of politics, allies can become enemies overnight.
- Her carnivorous ambition drove her to climb the corporate ladder quickly.
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