No. 14,003 in German
gefräßig
Gluttonous; excessively greedy (especially with food).
In a sentence
Der gefräßige Hund fraß den ganzen Topf Eintopf.
The voracious dog devoured the entire pot of stew.
The word 'gefräßig' here describes the dog's excessive appetite.
Sein gefräßiger Appetit auf Erfolg machte ihn unermüdlich.
His voracious appetite for success made him tireless.
In this context, 'gefräßig' metaphorically describes an intense desire for achievement.
Die gefräßigen Raupen hatten alle Blätter des Baumes aufgefressen.
The voracious caterpillars had eaten all the leaves of the tree.
Here, 'gefräßig' refers to the caterpillars' insatiable need to consume vegetation.
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