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rapacious Definition and Meaning in English (rapacious definition)

adjective
Synonyms:greedyavariciouscovetous
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Rapacious definition: Characterized by excessive greed and a strong desire to obtain money or possessions, often through exploitation or plunder.

Definitions of Rapacious

  1. 1adjective

    Characterized by excessive greed and a strong desire to obtain money or possessions, often through exploitation or plunder.

Example Sentences

casual

“The rapacious landlord raised the rent without any notice.”

formal

“His rapacious desire for power led him to betray his allies.”

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nounrapacity
adverbrapaciously

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Rapacious definition: Characterized by excessive greed and a strong desire to obtain money or possessions, often through exploitation or plunder.
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