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consuming

adj
1
Taking up all of someone's attention, energy, or time.
"Grief became an all-consuming force in his daily life."

How to Use Consuming

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In plain EnglishSo intense it takes over completely.

Common pairings
all-consuming a consuming passion consuming interest

Word Forms

more consuming comparative, consumings plural, most consuming superlative

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