insatiate

adjective

in·​sa·​tiate (ˌ)in-ˈsā-sh(ē-)ət How to pronounce insatiate (audio)
insatiately adverb
insatiateness noun

Examples of insatiate in a Sentence

an insatiate avarice that impels him to work incessantly for a fortune that he will never have time to enjoy

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of insatiate was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Insatiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insatiate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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