Devouring and Desirous

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Devouring adjective - (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous.

Usage example: fierce devouring affection

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Desirous and devouring are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desirous" instead an adjective "Devouring".

Nearby Words: devour, devoured, devourment

Desirous adjective - Having or expressing desire for something.

Usage example: desirous of finding a quick solution to the problem

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Devouring and desirous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Devouring" instead an adjective "Desirous".

Nearby Words: desire, desirable, desired, desiring

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