consuming

American  

[kuhn-soo-ming] / kənˈsu mɪŋ /

adjective

1. strongly and urgently felt.

   a consuming need to be successful.

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Other Word Forms

• consumingly adverb
• consumingness noun
• nonconsuming adjective
• quasi-consuming adjective
• self-consuming adjective
• unconsuming adjective

Etymology

Origin of consuming

consume + -ing ²

Example Sentences

See: Yes, consumers in China are consuming again.

From MarketWatch

The device studies the air in hospitals to search for traces of common but debilitating infections that are time consuming and expensive to treat.

From The Wall Street Journal

The data center, backed by Nvidia chips, will be one of South Korea’s largest, consuming 250 megawatts and developing models for Korean language and culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

Leaders of the Group of Seven countries are meeting Tuesday to discuss whether to release emergency oil stockpiles held by major consuming nations after eschewing the idea the previous day.

From Barron's

"If you're not consuming a lot of fiber, you're possibly consuming calories from other macronutrient groups, and they may be high in carbohydrates or fats, which can lead to weight gain," Lee said.

From Science Daily