devouring

Words with a similar base: devouring

'devouring'

[devour.v.01] as in: destroy completely

Examples:
Fire had devoured our home

'devouring'

[devour.v.02] as in: enjoy avidly

Examples:
She devoured his novels

'devouring'

[devour.v.03] as in: eat immoderately

Examples:
Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal

'devouring'

[devour.v.04] as in: eat greedily

Examples:
he devoured three sandwiches

'devouring'

[avid.s.01] as in: (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

Examples:
avid for adventure
an avid ambition to succeed
fierce devouring affection
the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
greedy for fame

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