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hungry

/'həŋgri/

Synonyms of hungry Antonyms of hungry Examples of hungry Usage of hungry Parts of hungry Definition that contains hungry Words sounding like hungry Explanation of hungry

adjective
(usually followed by `for') extremely desirous
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"hungry for recognition"

Similar:

athirst thirsty wishful desirous
adjective
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
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"a world full of hungry people"

Similar:

supperless empty empty-bellied esurient famished peckish ravenous sharp-set starved

Opposite:

thirsty

Examples of hungry

"hungry for recognition"
"a world full of hungry people"