consuming
verbal adjective (non-finite verb form used to describe a verb) as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:Watching television was a consuming time for him.
Definition:Using up or taking a lot of time.
From consuming time
Example:Her consuming passion for literature led her to become a writer.
Definition:A strong, intense desire or longing.
From a consuming passion
Example:He had a consuming desire to prove his own intelligence.
Definition:A strong, insatiable need or craving.
From a consuming desire
Example:Gymnastics is a consuming energy sport.
Definition:The act of using up or expending energy.
From consuming energy
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