consumed
An action that someone does with food or drink until they've eaten all of it, leaving nothing behind. Eating everything on your plate can make you feel consumed.
When we use "consumed" to talk about eating or drinking, it's like an action is taking over and there's no room for anything else. When you're really hungry, you might say "I'm so consumed by this meal I haven't even thought about work yet." It sounds silly, but in some cases people get so focused on one thing that nothing else matters. In a way, it means being completely taken over by something.
The word also has another meaning related to taking up or being filled with strong feelings or thoughts. If you're consumed by anxiety, for example, it means your mind is fully occupied and dominated by worries and fears. It's like having a big, heavy weight on top of you that makes it hard to think about anything else.
In this case, "consumed" usually talks about a strong emotion or a situation where someone can't focus on anything else. If you're consumed by work, your mind is probably racing with tasks and deadlines, making it hard for you to relax. It's not always negative – being completely absorbed in something you love can be a great feeling!
How common is "consumed"?
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
verb
To use up.
Example: The power plant consumes 30 tons of coal per hour.
adjective
Construed with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).
Example: She was consumed with hatred.
Real examples of "consumed" in context
