insatiate

[ in-sey-shee-it ]

adjective

1. insatiable:

   insatiate greed.

Other Words From

• in·sati·ate·ly adverb
• in·sati·ate·ness in·sa·ti·e·ty [in-s, uh, -, tahy, -i-tee, in-, sey, -shi-tee, -, sey, -shee-i-], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insatiate¹

First recorded in 1500–10, insatiate is from the Latin word insatiātus not filled. See in- ³, satiate

Example Sentences

The struggle only made the monster more insatiate, and in his wrath he tore out the banks of the lake.

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Even love, long tried, and cherished long, Becomes more tender, and more strong, At thought of that insatiate grave From which its yearnings cannot save.

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This year, which attests their insatiate love of wealth and power, quenches the flame upon the altar.

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Others, with rushing haste, and eager voice, Would drag new victims to the insatiate power, That like a savage idol did rejoice Whate'er his suppliants offer'd to devour.

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Go, then, go, insatiate boy, Nor me longer seek t' annoy: I've said it, nor shall e'er unsay: Go to thy mother, and there play.

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Related Words

• eager
• greedy
• keen
• ravenous
• starved