all-consum·ingBrE /ˌɔːl kənˈsjuːmɪŋ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌɔːl kənˈsuːmɪŋ/ 🔊 adjective(of an interest 兴趣) taking up all of your time or energy 耗尽时间（或精力）的；全身心投入的；令人着迷的◆an all-consuming love of jazz对爵士乐的迷恋