hungry

/ˈhʌŋɡri/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong desire to eat; feeling a need to eat

“After a long hike, I was hungry and looked for a restaurant.”

2. noun

a person who is hungry; a person who is seeking food

“The hungry crowd waited for food at the charity event.”

3. verb

to feel or become hungry; to be in need of food

“After a few hours, I began to hungry for a snack.”

Synonyms

  • famished
  • ravenous
  • starving

Antonyms

  • full
  • sated