as in greedy
having a huge appetite
my edacious dining companion could always be counted on to order the largest—and often most expensive—item on the menu
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Adjective
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Conservatives, in their minds, are just always evil, mean, greedy, bad demons.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025 -
Here’s some truth that many women are not accustomed to hearing: wanting to be wealthy is not greedy.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The future of Azerbaijan wines appears bright—due to the availability of distinct local grape varieties and dedicated individuals ravenous to craft wines.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Within about a day, ravenous flesh-eating larvae erupt, which both look and act like literal screws.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Downstream from the lake along the Illinois River, the voracious fish have taken over waterways.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Pythons were the first invasive reptile to gain attention, with scientists increasingly alarmed by their size — the snakes can grow to 20 feet in length, breed prodigiously and have voracious appetites.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Edacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edacious. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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