edacious

[ih-dey-shuh s]

edacious Definition

  • 1having a huge appetite; excessively eager to consume or devour something
  • 2voracious

Using edacious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "edacious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The edacious child ate all the cookies in one sitting.

  • Example

    He has an edacious appetite for knowledge.

  • Example

    The edacious predator consumed its prey whole.

  • Example

    Her edacious ambition drove her to work long hours.

edacious Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for edacious

Phrases with edacious

  • a person who reads voraciously and with great enthusiasm

    Example

    She is an edacious reader, finishing multiple books a week.

  • a person who eats voraciously and with great enthusiasm

    Example

    He is an edacious eater, always going for seconds and thirds at the buffet.

  • a person who learns voraciously and with great enthusiasm

    Example

    The edacious learner devours textbooks and online courses, always seeking to expand their knowledge.

Origins of edacious

from Latin 'edax', meaning 'gluttonous'

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Summary: edacious in Brief

'Edacious' [ih-dey-shuh s] describes someone or something with a huge appetite or excessive eagerness to consume or devour. It can be used to describe people's eating habits, as in 'The edacious child ate all the cookies in one sitting,' or their desire for knowledge, as in 'He has an edacious appetite for knowledge.' Synonyms include 'voracious' and 'insatiable.'