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Voracious

usgb/vəˈreɪʃəs/Volume
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Eagerness Intensity

Voracious indicates extreme enthusiasm or desire, often beyond just liking something.

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Her voracious interest in marine biology led her to read every book in the library on that subject.
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Beyond Food

'Voracious' is metaphorically used for interests and activities, not just eating.

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The young inventor had a voracious curiosity about how things worked.
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Positive or Negative

Voracious can be positive (enthusiastic) or negative (excessive), depending on context.

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His voracious spending habits worried his family.
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