Definitions
- Describing a feeling of extreme hunger or appetite. - Referring to an insatiable desire or craving for something. - Talking about an intense need or longing for something.
- Describing an insatiable appetite or hunger for food. - Referring to an intense desire or interest in reading or learning. - Talking about a person who consumes or devours large amounts of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an intense desire or craving for something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's appetite or hunger.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's interest or passion for something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Ravenous is more commonly used to describe hunger or appetite, while voracious is more commonly used to describe a strong desire or interest.
- 2Focus: Ravenous emphasizes the intensity of hunger or appetite, while voracious emphasizes the intensity of desire or interest.
- 3Connotation: Ravenous has a more negative connotation, often associated with desperation or neediness, while voracious has a more positive connotation, often associated with enthusiasm or passion.
- 4Usage in context: Ravenous is often used in the context of food or hunger, while voracious is often used in the context of reading or learning.
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Remember this!
Ravenous and voracious are synonyms that both describe an intense desire or craving for something. However, ravenous is more commonly used to describe hunger or appetite, while voracious is more commonly used to describe a strong desire or interest. Additionally, ravenous has a more negative connotation, while voracious has a more positive connotation.
