Edaciously

/ɪˈdeɪʃəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a voracious or greedy manner; with a tendency to consume rapidly.

Etymology

From edacious + -ly (in the manner of). The adverbial form transforms the adjective into an adverb describing how an action is performed greedily.

Kelly Says

This adverb is rarely used in modern English, but it would perfectly describe how a hungry animal tears through food—completely and without restraint!

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