devouring

/dɪˈvaʊrɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Extremely strong or intense, as if consuming everything (used especially of emotions or appetites).
    • She felt a devouring curiosity about the ancient ruins.
    • His devouring ambition drove him to work day and night.
    • The devouring hunger of the wildfire left nothing in its path.
noun
  1. The act of eating something quickly and hungrily.
    • The documentary showed the devouring of prey by various predators.
    • After the hike, the devouring of their sandwiches took only minutes.
    • The lion's devouring of the carcass was swift and brutal.
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