— voraciously , adv. — voraciousness , n.
/vaw ray"sheuhs, voh-, veuh-/ , adj.
1. craving or consuming large quantities of food: a voracious appetite.
2. exceedingly eager or avid: voracious readers; a voracious collector.
[ 1625-35; VORACI(TY) + -OUS ]
Syn. 1. See ravenous. 2. rapacious, insatiable.