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carnivorous

The word “carnivorous” has 4 syllables: car-niv-o-rous

It's pronounced as /kɑrˈnɪv.ə.rəs/

What is synonym and antonym for carnivorous?

In the thesaurus, “carnivorous” has 13 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for carnivorous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for carnivorous

Antonyms for carnivorous

Meanings of carnivorous

  • adjective
    1. Of, or relating to carnivores, or the taxonomic order Carnivora.
    2. Predatory or flesh eating.
    3. Insectivorous: capable of trapping insects and absorbing nutrient from them.

Example Sentences

  • The carnivorous plant traps insects with its sticky leaves.
  • Tigers are powerful carnivorous predators that hunt alone.
  • Some dinosaurs were strictly carnivorous, relying entirely on meat.
  • The documentary highlighted the hunting strategies of carnivorous animals.
  • He was fascinated by carnivorous species and studied them in the wild.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to carnivorous, such as: aggressive, deadly, ferocious, fierce, gentle, herbivorous, predaceous.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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