adj.
Pronunciation: ' ra-v ə -n ə s, ' rav-n ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : RAPACIOUS < ravenous wolves>
2 : very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification <a ravenous appetite>
synonyms see VORACIOUS
– rav · en · ous · ly adverb
– rav · en · ous · ness noun