Ravening

usgb/ˈrævənɪŋ/
adjective

Very hungry or greedy for food.

After a whole day without food, the hiker was a ravening beast eager for a meal.
Visual representation of "ravening" - Very hungry or greedy for food

Often appears as...

  • ravening beast
  • ravening hunger
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Intensity of Hunger

Indicates an extreme level of hunger, more intense than just being hungry.

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Lost in the woods, they felt a ravening need for food.
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Metaphorical Use

Often used to describe intense desires, not just for food but also metaphorically for other cravings.

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He had a ravening appetite for success.
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Negative Connotation

Carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of control.

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Her ravening consumption of the chocolates was frowned upon.
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