Meaning: The caterpillars ate the leaves with great enthusiasm.
Choice of Words: Caterpillars: The larvae of butterflies and moths. Munched: Chewed loudly. Leaves: The green parts of a plant. Gusto: Enthusiasm and enjoyment.
Alternative Expressions
The hungry caterpillars feasted on the juicy leaves.
Meaning: This means that the caterpillars were very hungry and they were really enjoying eating the juicy leaves. They were eating a lot and having a great time.
Choice of Words:Hungry means feeling a need to eat. Feasted means to eat a lot of food, especially in a happy and enjoyable way. Juicy means full of liquid. Leaves are the green parts of plants.
With ravenous appetites, the caterpillars devoured the tender leaves.
Meaning: This means that the caterpillars were very hungry and they ate the soft, delicate leaves very quickly. They were really enjoying their food.
Choice of Words:Ravenous means very hungry. Appetites is another word for hunger. Devoured means to eat something quickly and eagerly. Tender means soft and delicate. Leaves are the green parts of plants.