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adjective
- 1. aggressively greedy or grasping: "rapacious landlords"
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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.
having or showing a strong wish to take things for yourself, usually using unfair methods or force: a rapacious landlord / businessman. her rapacious appetite for fame. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. wanting more of something than you need. greedy I've never met anyone so greedy for power.
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.
adjective. 1. taking by force; plundering. 2. greedy or grasping; voracious. 3. living on captured prey; predatory.
Definition of rapacious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
A complete guide to the word "RAPACIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Dictionary definition of rapacious. Excessively greedy or grasping, especially when it comes to acquiring wealth, power or resources. "The rapacious landlord demanded an exorbitant rent from his tenants." Detailed meaning of rapacious.
Britannica Dictionary definition of RAPACIOUS. [more rapacious; most rapacious] formal. : always wanting more money, possessions, etc. : wanting more than is needed or deserved. a rapacious thief. a rapacious [= greedy] businessman.
