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rapacious

[rəˈpeɪʃəs]

rapacious Definition

  • 1aggressively greedy or grasping
  • 2living on prey; raptorial

Using rapacious: Examples

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

  • Example

    The company's rapacious pursuit of profits led to unethical practices.

  • Example

    The bird's rapacious nature made it a skilled hunter.

  • Example

    The landlord's rapacious rent hikes forced many tenants to move out.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of rapacious corruption.

rapacious Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rapacious

  • an insatiable desire for something, especially food

    Example

    After the hike, we had a rapacious appetite and ate everything in sight.

  • a form of capitalism that prioritizes profit over social welfare and often leads to exploitation and inequality

    Example

    Many critics argue that rapacious capitalism is responsible for the growing wealth gap in society.

  • the acquisition of land through aggressive and often illegal means

    Example

    The rapacious land grab by the mining company displaced many indigenous communities.

Origins of rapacious

from Latin 'rapax', meaning 'seizing by force'

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Summary: rapacious in Brief

'Rapacious' [rəˈpeɪʃəs] describes an aggressively greedy or grasping attitude, often associated with unethical or exploitative behavior. It can also refer to living on prey, as in the case of a bird. Examples include 'The company's rapacious pursuit of profits led to unethical practices,' and 'The landlord's rapacious rent hikes forced many tenants to move out.' Phrases like 'rapacious appetite' and 'rapacious capitalism' extend the term's usage.