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DEVOURING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Devouring.

Devouring - as an adjective satellite

(often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

Example: "Avid for adventure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avid8esurient8greedy11

Devouring - as a verb

To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.

To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.

Example: "The fire was devouring the building."

To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.

Example: "She intended to devour the book."

To absorb or engross the mind fully, especially in a destructive manner.

Example: "After the death of his wife, he was devoured by grief."

Devouring - as a noun

The act by which something is devoured.

Example Sentences

"The lioness had a look of devouring hunger in her eyes."
"He couldn't resist the allure of the devouring flames."
"The child was captivated by the devouring intensity of the movie."
"The devouring passion between them could not be denied."
"She had a devouring desire for success."
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Word Game Points

Is DEVOURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, devouring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEVOURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DEVOURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, devouring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEVOURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is DEVOURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, devouring is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEVOURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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