CEFR C2

voracity

Translation

貪欲さ / すさまじい食欲 / 強い欲求

Meaning

Voracity means great hunger, appetite, or eagerness to consume something. It can be literal or metaphorical. Do not confuse it with veracity, which means truthfulness.

Examples

  • 彼女は歴史書を貪るように読みました。
    She read history books with voracity.
  • その企業の市場シェアへの貪欲さは批判されました。
    The company's voracity for market share was criticized.