ravenous

/ˈræv.ɪ.nəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having an extremely strong desire for food; extremely hungry

“After not eating all day, she was ravenous by nightfall.”

2. noun

an extremely hungry person

“The ravenous crowd stormed the buffet, eager to get a plate of food.”

Synonyms

  • famished
  • starving
  • voracious

Antonyms

  • full
  • sated
  • satisfied