What is another word for rapaciously?

Pronunciation: [ɹapˈe͡ɪʃəsli] (IPA)

Rapaciously is a word usually used to describe someone who is excessively greedy or aggressively seeking pleasure at the expense of others. There are several synonyms for this word such as avaricious, voracious, insatiable, gluttonous, grasping, predatory, mercenary, and acquisitive. Avaricious means having an insatiable appetite for wealth or material gains, while voracious means having a ravenous appetite for food or knowledge. Insatiable describes someone who can never seem to get enough of something, whether it's money, attention, or anything else. Gluttonous describes someone who eats or drinks excessively, while predatory describes someone who is seeking to exploit or prey on others. Mercenary describes someone who is motivated purely by the desire for profits or money, while acquisitive describes someone who is focused on acquiring and accumulating things.

What are the hypernyms for Rapaciously?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rapaciously

The four thousand Gauls who had been obtained to fight against Cyrene were in the act of rushing rapaciously upon the richest city in the world.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
Their kings were unjust; and rapaciously seizing on inheritances which were not their right, increased the numbers of the poor.
"Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Isaac D'Israeli
The order of the Catholic Knights, incorporated for the defense and propagation of the true faith, by the force of arms, like the monks, rapaciously acquired an incredible amount of riches while under the solemnest obligation to maintain a perpetual condition of absolute poverty.
"Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues"
John Alberger

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