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Meanings of esurient in английском

Devouring or craving food in great quantities.

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      Extremely hungry.

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            (Often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous.

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                  Usage of esurient in английском
                  1
                  The clamourings of esurient Viennese-
                  Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, February 12, 1919
                  2
                  Lowest of all are those whose esurient vanity, acting on a frivolous levity of mind, urges them to make Literature a plaything for display.
                  The Principles of Success in Literature
                  3
                  Oscar-theamiable, irresponsible, esurient Oscar-with no more sense of a picture than of the fit of a coat, has the courage of the opinions .
                  Oscar Wilde, His Life and Confessions — Volume 1
                  Frequent collocations
                  Esurient through the time