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be voracious

[/bi vəˈreɪʃəs/]
verb phrase
ser voraz
1. to have an extremely eager or insatiable appetite for food, knowledge, or other things
He is voracious when it comes to reading scientific papers.
Ele é voraz quando se trata de ler artigos científicos.
2. to consume or desire something in large quantities with intense enthusiasm
She is voracious in her pursuit of new experiences.
Ela é voraz na busca por novas experiências.
NYC Slang
be hungry as hell / be a total chowhound
Synonyms
be ravenousbe insatiablebe greedyhave an voracious appetitebe hungry
Antonyms
be modestbe satisfiedbe indifferenthave little appetite

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser voraz
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser guloso/gulosa
colloquial alternative emphasizing gluttony
Portugal
ser voraz
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have eyes bigger than one's stomach
be a glutton for punishment
eat like there's no tomorrow
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