Devour/dɪˈvaʊər/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Intense Hunger Used to describe eating when one is extremely hungry or greedy. After the hike, he devoured his lunch. Pro Tip 2/3Speedy Eating Often implies eating very quickly, without taking much time. She devoured the cupcakes in seconds. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Eating Can suggest eating as a response to strong emotions, not just actual hunger. He devoured a tub of ice cream post-breakup.