anticarious

/æntɪˈkɛəriəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or showing a strong desire for food, especially before eating.

“The anticarious expression on his face gave away his growing hunger.”

2. noun

A feeling of hunger, especially before eating.

“The anticarious feeling had been building up all morning.”

Synonyms

  • hungry
  • peckish

Antonyms

  • full
  • sated