Main Entry: rav·en·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈra-və-nəs, ˈrav-nəs\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : rapacious <ravenous wolves>
2 : very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification <a ravenous appetite>

synonyms see voracious

— rav·en·ous·ly adverb

— rav·en·ous·ness noun