Definitions
- Describing an intense and insatiable hunger or desire for food or knowledge. - Referring to a person who eats or reads with great enthusiasm and eagerness. - Talking about a situation where someone is consuming something in large quantities or at a rapid pace.
- Describing a strong and enthusiastic interest or passion for a particular activity or subject. - Referring to a person who is eager and enthusiastic about pursuing a hobby or interest. - Talking about a situation where someone is actively seeking out opportunities to engage in a particular activity or pursuit.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong and intense interest or desire for something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's behavior or attitude towards a particular activity or pursuit.
- 3Both words convey a sense of enthusiasm and eagerness.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Voraciously emphasizes the act of consuming or devouring something, while avidly focuses on the passion or enthusiasm for a particular activity or subject.
- 2Intensity: Voraciously implies a more extreme level of hunger or desire than avidly, which suggests a strong but not necessarily insatiable interest.
- 3Scope: Avidly can be used to describe a wide range of interests or pursuits, while voraciously is typically associated with consuming food or information.
- 4Connotation: Voraciously can have negative connotations of greed or gluttony, while avidly is generally positive and implies a healthy and enthusiastic pursuit of one's interests.
Remember this!
Voraciously and avidly are synonyms that both describe a strong and intense interest or desire for something. However, voraciously emphasizes the act of consuming or devouring something, often with negative connotations, while avidly focuses on the passion or enthusiasm for a particular activity or subject, with a more positive connotation. Avidly can be used to describe a wide range of interests or pursuits, while voraciously is typically associated with consuming food or information.
