Definitions
- Describing a feeling of intense desire or longing for something that is just out of reach. - Referring to a situation where someone is tormented by unfulfilled desires or needs. - Talking about a person who is constantly craving something they cannot have.
- Describing a feeling of extreme hunger or appetite. - Referring to a person or animal who is very hungry and eager to eat. - Talking about a situation where there is not enough food to satisfy everyone's hunger.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe intense feelings.
- 2Both words relate to a strong desire for something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's state or condition.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Tantalous refers to a desire that is unfulfilled or unattainable, while ravenous refers to a physical need for food.
- 2Intensity: Tantalous is a strong desire that is difficult to satisfy, while ravenous is an extreme hunger that requires immediate attention.
- 3Usage: Tantalous is less common and used in more specific contexts, while ravenous is more versatile and can be used in various situations.
- 4Connotation: Tantalous has a negative connotation of frustration and unfulfillment, while ravenous has a neutral or positive connotation of satisfying a physical need.
Remember this!
Tantalous and ravenous are both words that describe intense feelings, but they differ in their meaning, intensity, usage, connotation, and etymology. Tantalous refers to a strong desire that is unfulfilled or unattainable, while ravenous refers to an extreme hunger that requires immediate attention. Tantalous has a negative connotation of frustration and unfulfillment, while ravenous has a neutral or positive connotation of satisfying a physical need.
