be consumed by — to be completely filled with or controlled by a strong emotion or feeling
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be completely filled with or controlled by a strong emotion or feeling
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi kənˈsuːmd baɪ/
Example Sentences
- My cat was so consumed by curiosity that it got stuck in the cereal box for an hour.
- He was consumed by guilt after eating his roommate's leftover pizza and lying about it.
- The scientist was consumed by ambition to win the Nobel Prize before turning 40.
be consumed by
VERB[/bi kənˈsuːmd baɪ/]
to be completely filled with or controlled by a strong emotion or feeling
He was consumed by jealousy watching his rival win the trophy.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to take up completely' or 'to devour'.
Breakdown
con- (completely, together) + sum(e) (to take) + -ed (passive suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat was so consumed by curiosity that it got stuck in the cereal box for an hour.”
“He was consumed by guilt after eating his roommate's leftover pizza and lying about it.”
“The scientist was consumed by ambition to win the Nobel Prize before turning 40.”
“She was consumed by jealousy when her best friend got the promotion she wanted.”
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