vulturous en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English vulture Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English vulturous From vulture + -ous.
Meanings
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Having the characteristics of a vulture, especially in being rapacious, greedy, or scavenging.
The attorney licked his lips with vulturous delight as he listened to the man's description of neck pain after the accident.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most vulturous | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more vulturous | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |