[+ obj] 1 : to quickly eat all of (something) especially in a way that shows that you are very hungry
▪ He devoured everything on his plate. ▪ The lions devoured their prey. synonyms eat 2 : to enjoy (something) in a way that shows you are excited about it: such as a : to read (something) quickly and with much enthusiasm
▪ She devoured every golf magazine she could find.
b : to look at (something) with much enjoyment or enthusiasm
▪ He watched intently, devouring the scene before him with his eyes. 3 : to destroy (something) completely
▪ The forest was devoured [=consumed] by fire. 4 of an emotion : to greatly affect or control (someone)
▪ Jealousy devoured [=consumed] him. — usually used as (be) devoured ▪ She was devoured by guilt/remorse.