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hungry Definition and Meaning in English (hungry definition)

adjective
Synonyms:famishedstarvingpeckish
Quick Answer • Definition

Hungry definition: Feeling or displaying the need for food.

Definitions of Hungry

  1. 1adjective

    Feeling or displaying the need for food.

  2. 2adjective

    Having a strong desire or craving for something.

Example Sentences

casual

“I am very hungry after the long walk.”

casual

“The hungry children eagerly awaited their meal.”

business

“He is hungry for success in his career.”

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Inflected Word Forms

nounhunger
adverbhungrily
comparativehungrier
superlativehungriest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hungry for successexpression

Having a strong desire for success.

hungry eyescollocation

Eyes that show a strong desire or craving for something.

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