Definition of Devouring

Adjective: devouring di'vaw(-u)r-ing

(often followed by 'for') ardently or excessively desirous
"fierce devouring affection";
- avid, esurient, greedy

Verb: devour di'vaw(-u)r

Destroy completely
"Fire had devoured our home"
Enjoy avidly
"She devoured his novels"
Eat immoderately
"Some people can devour a pound of meat in the course of one meal";
- down, consume, go through
Eat greedily
"he devoured three sandwiches";
- guttle, raven, pig