What is another word for Devouringly?

Pronunciation: [dɪvˈa͡ʊ͡əɹɪŋlɪ] (IPA)

Devouringly is an adverb that describes something that is consuming or eating with great eagerness and intensity. Some synonyms for this word include ravenously, voraciously, greedily, hungrily, and insatiably. These adverbs all convey an intense desire to consume or devour something quickly and without restraint. Other synonyms for devouringly include eagerly, thirstily, and avidly, which suggest a strong interest or enthusiasm for something. All of these adverbs can be used to describe actions, emotions, or desires that are consuming or intense, and can be used in a variety of contexts to describe people, animals, or even abstract ideas.

What are the hypernyms for Devouringly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Devouringly

The cause of the sudden breaking off of his shouted remarks was this: Without the slightest warning the Sea Eagle gave a sickening dip downward, and rushed toward the sea; or rather, to those in the falling ship, it seemed as if the sea was racing up Devouringly toward them.
"The Boy Aviators' Flight for a Fortune"
Wilbur Lawton
As Judith stood at the head of the small grave in the wind and the rain, listening to Edmund Morford's rich voice, now touched with real feeling, she glanced toward Freke, standing by himself, with his hands clasped behind his back, his eyes fixed Devouringly upon the coffin.
"Throckmorton"
Molly Elliot Seawell
His eyes, Devouringly fixed on the girl, blazed into a wordless adoration, and he felt, at once, giant-strong and water-weak in the surge of the great paradox.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck

Related words: voraciously, ravenously, greedily, insatiably

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