1. extreme hunger or greed; an intense and insatiable desire for food or wealth
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The beggar's esuriency was evident in the way he devoured every scrap of bread.
• His esuriency for power drove him to make increasingly ruthless decisions.
• The wealthy merchant's esuriency for profit knew no bounds.
• She struggled against her esuriency and tried to eat more moderately.
• The novel depicted the esuriency of the ruling class with sharp social commentary.