RAPACIOUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Rapacious.
How to pronounce rapacious:
US
Rapacious - as an adjective satellite
Living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
Example: "A predatory bird"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predatory15raptorial11ravening12vulturine12vulturous12Excessively greedy and grasping
Example: "A rapacious divorcee on the prowl"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ravening12voracious14Devouring or craving food in great quantities
Example: "Edacious vultures"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
edacious11esurient8ravening12ravenous11voracious14wolfish16Rapacious - as an adjective
Voracious; avaricious.
Given to taking by force or plundering; aggressively greedy.
(of an animal, usually a bird) subsisting off live prey.
Example Sentences
"The rapacious businessman was only interested in maximizing profits, regardless of the consequences."
"The rapacious landlord raised the rent by an exorbitant amount each year."
"He had a rapacious appetite and was always hungry."
"The rapacious wolf hunted down its prey with relentless determination."
"The rapacious politician exploited his position for personal gain."
Word Game Points
Is RAPACIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rapacious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RAPACIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is RAPACIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rapacious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRAPACIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is RAPACIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rapacious is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRAPACIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
