What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
greediest
Example
He is the greediest person I know, always wanting more money and never satisfied. [greediest: superlative adjective]
Example
The company's greediest shareholders refused to compromise, leading to the downfall of the business. [greediest: plural noun]
rapacious
Example
The rapacious businessman took over the small company and fired all the employees. [rapacious: adjective]
Example
The rapacious predator attacked the weaker animal without mercy. [rapacious: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Greediest is more common in everyday language than rapacious.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between greediest and rapacious?
Rapacious is more formal than greediest.
