devour
eat greedily / consume by fire / read eagerly / overwhelm emotionally
Transitive Verb
past: devouredpp: devoureding: devouring
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
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To eat food quickly and greedily.
"The starving hikers devoured the entire meal in minutes."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To consume or destroy something completely and rapidly, often by fire.
"The massive forest fire devoured everything in its path."