consuming

American  

[kuhn-soo-ming] / kənˈsu mɪŋ /

adjective

1. strongly and urgently felt.

   a consuming need to be successful.

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Other Word Forms

• consumingly adverb
• consumingness noun
• nonconsuming adjective
• quasi-consuming adjective
• self-consuming adjective
• unconsuming adjective

Etymology

Origin of consuming

consume + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Scientists found that consuming caffeine at night can increase impulsive behavior, raising the likelihood of risky or uncontrolled actions.

From Science Daily

Some cichlids evolved into predators, while others specialized in feeding on algae, sifting sand, or consuming plankton.

From Science Daily

The consuming passion of her work is not what it used to be because it’s physical.

From Los Angeles Times

Although black holes themselves cannot be seen, they can become incredibly bright when actively consuming surrounding material.

From Science Daily

My entry into the world of wearable fitness, as with much new technology, was grudging, fitful and ultimately all consuming.

From The Wall Street Journal