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rapaciously

English

Etymology

rapacious +? -ly

Adverb

rapaciously (comparative more rapaciously, superlative most rapaciously)

  1. In a rapacious manner, greedily, with great appetite

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rapacious

English

Etymology

Perhaps from rapacity +? -ous, in any case ultimately from Latin rap?x (grasping, greedy).

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /???pe?.??s/
  • Rhymes: -e???s

Adjective

rapacious (comparative more rapacious, superlative most rapacious)

  1. (also figuratively) Voracious; avaricious.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:greedy
  2. Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.
  3. (of an animal, usually a bird) Subsisting off live prey.

Usage notes

  • The use of this term for animals other than birds is dated.

Related terms

  • rapaciously
  • rapaciousness
  • rapacity

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