devouring
/dɪˈvaʊrɪŋ/
adjective
- 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
- 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.