devouring

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /-ˈvaʊɚ.ɪŋ/
- /dɪˈvaʊə.rɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /-ˈvaʊɚ.ɪŋ/

Definition of devouring word

noun devouring Present participle of devour. 1

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Parts of speech for Devouring

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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devouring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for devouring

adjective devouring

consuming — A consuming passion or interest is more important to you than anything else.
annihilatory — Causing annihilation.
corrosive — A corrosive substance is able to destroy solid materials by a chemical reaction.
edacious — devouring; voracious; consuming.
gluttonous — tending to eat and drink excessively; voracious.

noun devouring

incandescence — the emission of visible light by a body, caused by its high temperature. Compare luminescence.
snacking — a small portion of food or drink or a light meal, especially one eaten between regular meals.
binging — a period or bout, usually brief, of excessive indulgence, as in eating, drinking alcoholic beverages, etc.; spree.
phlogiston — a nonexistent chemical that, prior to the discovery of oxygen, was thought to be released during combustion.
gluttony — excessive eating and drinking.

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