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adjective
- 1. aggressively greedy or grasping: "rapacious landlords"
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Something rapacious is out to devour — anything, and little can stand in its way. A rapacious landlord is out for more rent, and a rapacious eater is only satisfied at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
noun. an excessive desire for wealth (usually in large amounts) synonyms: greediness, voraciousness. see more. noun. extreme gluttony. synonyms: edacity, esurience, rapacity, voraciousness, voracity. see more.
RAPACIOUS definition: 1. having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or…. Learn more.
The meaning of RAPACIOUS is excessively grasping or covetous. How to use rapacious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rapacious.
Rapacious definition: given to seizing for plunder or the satisfaction of greed.. See examples of RAPACIOUS used in a sentence.
Definition of 'rapacious' Word Frequency. rapacious. (rəpeɪʃəs ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a person or their behaviour as rapacious, you disapprove of their greedy or selfish behaviour. [formal, disapproval] He had a rapacious appetite for bird's nest soup. ...a rapacious exploitation policy.
RAPACIOUS meaning: 1. having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or…. Learn more.
1. Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things; greedy: "dishonest utilities and rapacious energy traders" (Paul Roberts). 2. Living by killing prey, especially in large numbers: rapacious coyotes. 3. Taking things by force; plundering: rapacious pirates.
Rapacious definition: Having or showing a strong or excessive desire to acquire money or possess things; greedy.
Definition of rapacious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
