Definition of Esurient

1. Adjective. Extremely hungry. "Fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy"

Exact synonyms: Famished, Ravenous, Sharp-set, Starved
Similar to: Hungry
Derivative terms: Esurience, Ravenousness

2. Adjective. (often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous. "Greedy for fame"
Exact synonyms: Avid, Devouring, Greedy
Similar to: Desirous, Wishful

3. Adjective. Devouring or craving food in great quantities. "Voracious sharks"
Exact synonyms: Edacious, Rapacious, Ravening, Ravenous, Voracious, Wolfish
Similar to: Gluttonous
Derivative terms: Edacity, Edacity, Esurience, Rapaciousness, Rapacity, Ravenousness, Voraciousness, Voraciousness, Voracity, Voracity

Definition of Esurient

1. a. Inclined to eat; hungry; voracious.

2. n. One who is hungry or greedy.

Definition of Esurient

1. greedy [adj] - See also: greedy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Esurient

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estrus cycle
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estrus synchronization
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estuarial
estuaries
estuarine
estuary
estuary
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esurience
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esuriencies
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esurient (current term)
esuriently
esurine
ESWL
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etacism
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etaerio
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