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adjective
- 1. (of a feeling) completely filling one's mind and attention; absorbing: "a consuming passion"
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consuming. adjective. uk / kənˈsjuː.mɪŋ / us / kənˈsuː.mɪŋ /. Add to word list. A consuming emotion is very strong: consuming passion Running is a consuming passion with him. Synonym. overwhelming. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The meaning of CONSUMING is deeply felt : ardent; also : engrossing. How to use consuming in a sentence.
to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts: Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil. Most of their manufactured products are consumed domestically. The software consumes huge amounts of internet bandwidth. B2 formal. to eat or drink something:
Definition of consuming adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Consuming definition: strongly and urgently felt. See examples of CONSUMING used in a sentence.
1. : to do away with completely : destroy. Fire consumed several buildings. 2. a. : to spend wastefully : squander. consumed his inheritance on luxuries. b. : use up. Writing consumed much of his time. 3. a. : to eat or drink especially in great quantity. consumed several bags of pretzels. b. : to enjoy avidly : devour.
Define consuming. consuming synonyms, consuming pronunciation, consuming translation, English dictionary definition of consuming. adj. Ardent or deeply felt: a consuming interest; consuming passion. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
