devoured

[dɪˈvaʊə(r)]

devoured Definition

• 1. eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly
• 2. read (something) quickly and eagerly

Using devoured: Examples

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

• Example

  The hungry lion devoured the antelope in seconds.

• Example

  She devoured the book in one sitting.

• Example

  He devoured the pizza as if he hadn't eaten in days.

devoured Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for devoured

• consume
• ingest
• swallow
• absorb
• read quickly

Antonyms for devoured

• savor
• relish

Phrases with devoured

• devouring flames

  a fire that spreads quickly and destructively

  Example

  The house was quickly engulfed by the devouring flames.

• devouring passion

  an intense and all-consuming desire or love for something or someone

  Example

  His devouring passion for music led him to become a professional musician.

• devouring time

  the passage of time that seems to consume or destroy everything

  Example

  The painting has deteriorated over time due to the effects of devouring time.

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Summary: devoured in Brief

The verb 'devoured' [dɪˈvaʊə(r)] means to eat food or prey hungrily or quickly, or to read something quickly and eagerly. It can be used in phrases like 'devouring flames,' which describes a destructive fire, or 'devouring passion,' which refers to an intense love or desire for something. Synonyms include 'consume' and 'ingest,' while informal alternatives are 'wolf down' and 'pig out.'