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devour
This word conveys a sense of intense, uncontrolled consumption. Whether applied to food, literature, or emotion, it suggests a speed and hunger that borders on the aggressive or obsessive, leaving nothing behind.
When used in the context of fire or disaster, it implies a relentless and unstoppable force of destruction. In emotional contexts, it describes a psychological state where a single feeling, such as grief or ambition, completely dominates a person's identity and mental space.
Meanings
To eat food quickly and greedily.
The hungry wolf proceeded to devour the carcass in minutes.
To read or look at something with great eagerness and enthusiasm.
She spent the entire weekend devouring the new fantasy novel.
Phrasal Verbs
devour up
to consume something entirely and rapidly
The children devoured up all the cookies in the jar.