What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
alimentive
Example
My brother is quite alimentive and loves trying new foods. [alimentive: adjective]
Example
She has an alimentive personality and always wants to go out to eat. [alimentive: noun]
voracious
Example
He has a voracious appetite and can eat an entire pizza by himself. [voracious: adjective]
Example
The children were voracious eaters and finished all the food on their plates. [voracious: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Voracious is more commonly used than alimentive in everyday language, as it has a stronger and more specific connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between alimentive and voracious?
Both alimentive and voracious are relatively formal words and may not be commonly used in casual conversation. However, voracious may be more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, while alimentive is less common and may be more limited in usage.
