Ravenous ( adjective , adjective )

(As an adjective)

Ravenous ( adjective )

Having an extremely strong desire for food.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "voracious"): from old french ravineus, from raviner "devour", based on latin rapina "a seizing".

Examples:

1. He was ravenous after his long hike.
2. The campers were ravenous after a day of fishing.
3. The baby was ravenous and cried for food.
4. The bear was ravenous after a long winter hibernation.
5. The dog was ravenous and ate the whole bowl of food.

(As an adjective)

Ravenous ( adjective )

Having an extremely strong desire for food.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "voracious"): from old french ravineus, from raviner "devour", based on latin rapina "a seizing".

Examples:

1. He was ravenous after his long hike.
2. The campers were ravenous after a day of fishing.
3. The baby was ravenous and cried for food.
4. The bear was ravenous after a long winter hibernation.
5. The dog was ravenous and ate the whole bowl of food.