ravenous
9 synonyms for ravenous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely hungry.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ravenous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ravenous appetite
ravenously hungry
Etymology
From Old French ravineus, related to a root meaning "predatory" or "plundering" — not actually related to the bird "raven," though people often assume it is.
Full origin of ravenous →Frequently asked questions
What does “ravenous” mean?
The word “ravenous” means extremely hungry. In plain terms, starving, or having a fierce appetite.
How do you pronounce “ravenous”?
“Ravenous” is pronounced RA-vuh-nuhs (/ˈɹævənəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ravenous” in a sentence?
Here is “ravenous” used in a sentence: “After the hike, they were absolutely ravenous.”
What is another word for “ravenous”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ravenous” include starving.
What part of speech is “ravenous”?
“Ravenous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ravenous” come from?
The word “ravenous” comes from Old French. From Old French ravineus, related to a root meaning "predatory" or "plundering" — not actually related to the bird "raven," though people often assume it is.
