"they were tired and famished for food and sleep""a ravenous boy""the family was starved and ragged""fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy"
2. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous;
"avid for adventure""an avid ambition to succeed""fierce devouring affection""the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity""greedy for fame"
3. devouring or craving food in great quantities;
"edacious vultures""a rapacious appetite""ravenous as wolves""voracious sharks"