ravenous

Pronunciation: /ˈɹævənəs/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective extremely hungry
  2. adjective devouring or craving food in great quantities

Etymology

From Middle English ravenous, ravynous, from Old French ravineus.

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Synonyms

famished, sharp-set, starved, esurient

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