HERBIVOROUS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

herbivorous

adjective

Definition of herbivorous

as in vegetarian

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Recent Examples of herbivorous Unlike many of its meat-eating relatives, this creature may have been omnivorous or herbivorous. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026 That suggests Tanyka may have been omnivorous or herbivorous — a departure from many of its meat-eating relatives. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026 This suggests the animal may have eaten tough plant material and small invertebrates with hard shells, making Tanyka possibly omnivorous or herbivorous, unlike many of its meat-eating relatives. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026 Ankylosaurs were among the most successful herbivorous dinosaurs. — CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for herbivorous

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vegetarian

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Similarly a range of culinary venues at Miraval The Red Sea encourage mindful consumption with offerings that respond to the region’s emphasis on vegetarian dishes and nonalcoholic beverages.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
There is a preference for vegetarianism among many Hindu traditions, although not all Hindus are vegetarian.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Sep. 2026

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