ravenous
|rav/e/nous|
B2
/ˈrævənəs/
extreme hunger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ravenous' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'ravineux,' where 'ravine' meant 'violent rush or robbery.'
Historical Evolution
'ravineux' transformed into the Middle English word 'ravinous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ravenous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'greedy or rapacious,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely hungry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely hungry; famished.
After the long hike, they were ravenous and devoured their meal.
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Adjective 2
intensely eager for gratification or satisfaction.
The ravenous crowd eagerly awaited the band's performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45