carnivorously
/kɑrˈnɪvərəsli/
adverb
- In a way that shows a strong desire to eat meat or to attack and consume prey.
- The documentary showed the shark circling carnivorously around the seal.
- At the barbecue, he carnivorously grabbed the largest steak before anyone else could.
- The lion stared carnivorously at the herd of zebras.
- In a fiercely aggressive or predatory manner, especially in business or competition.
- She carnivorously pursued the promotion, outmaneuvering all her rivals.
- The startup eyed its competitors carnivorously, ready to take over their market share.
- The negotiator smiled carnivorously as he presented his final, non-negotiable offer.
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