carnivorous
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for carnivorous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Feeding mainly or entirely on the flesh of other animals.
Synonyms
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How to use carnivorous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin carnivorus, "flesh-eating" — the adjective form of the same root behind "carnivore."
Full origin of carnivorous →Frequently asked questions
What does “carnivorous” mean?
The word “carnivorous” means feeding mainly or entirely on the flesh of other animals. In plain terms, meat-eating — describing animals (or even plants, like the venus flytrap) that consume other living things for food.
How do you pronounce “carnivorous”?
“Carnivorous” is pronounced kah-NIHV-uh-ruhs (/kɑɹˈnɪv.ə.ɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “carnivorous” in a sentence?
Here is “carnivorous” used in a sentence: “Sharks are carnivorous, feeding almost exclusively on other sea creatures.”
What is another word for “carnivorous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “carnivorous” include sarcophagic and sarcophagous.
What part of speech is “carnivorous”?
“Carnivorous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “carnivorous” come from?
The word “carnivorous” comes from Latin. From Latin carnivorus, "flesh-eating" — the adjective form of the same root behind "carnivore.".