transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈra-və-nəs, ˈrav-nəs ]
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