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The word for today is… ravenous (adjective) - 1: rapacious 2: very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : Ravenous and ravishing are not synonyms, and mixing these two words may lead to potentially awkward writing or conversation. Ravenous is commonly used with the meaning “very