devoured

The word “devoured” has 2 syllables: de-voured

It's pronounced as /dɪˈvaʊərd/


What is synonym and antonym for devoured?

In the thesaurus, “devoured” has 84 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for devoured

Antonyms for devoured

  • augmented
  • bolstered
  • built
  • conserved
  • constructed
  • enforced
  • enlarged
  • erected
  • fortified
  • increased
  • nibbled
  • pecked
  • picked
  • preserved
  • protected
  • put up
  • raised
  • rebuilt
  • reenforced
  • reinforced
  • renewed
  • repaired
  • replaced
  • restored
  • revived
  • saved
  • strengthened

Meanings of devoured

  • verb
    1. To eat quickly, greedily, hungrily, or ravenously.
    2. To rapidly destroy, engulf, or lay waste.
    3. To take in avidly with the intellect or with one's gaze.
    4. To absorb or engross the mind fully, especially in a destructive manner.

Example Sentences

  • He devoured the sandwich as soon as it was served.
  • The hungry children devoured all the cookies on the plate.
  • She devoured the novel in a single afternoon.
  • The flames devoured the old wooden house quickly.
  • He devoured the lecture notes to prepare for the exam.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to devoured, such as: abated, absorbed, annihilated, ate, augmented, bankrupted, blew.

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had a soft spot for

sacked

abolished

obliterated


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