What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
edacious
Example
The edacious child ate all the cookies in one sitting. [edacious: adjective]
Example
He had an edacious appetite and could never seem to get enough food. [edacious: adjective]
voracious
Example
The voracious reader finished the entire book in one day. [voracious: adjective]
Example
She had a voracious appetite for learning and was always seeking new information. [voracious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Voracious is more commonly used than edacious in everyday language. Voracious is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while edacious is less common and more specific to a desire for food or consumption.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between edacious and voracious?
Both edacious and voracious are formal words that are not commonly used in casual conversation. However, voracious is more versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
