Hungry

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌŋɡriː/

Hungry (adj)

  1. Feeling a strong need to eat food.
  2. Having a strong wish or desire for something.

Common collocations: feel hungry, get hungry, hungry for success, hungry for adventure

Hungry (adjective)

Examples

  • They feel hungry after a long walk.
  • She is hungry for knowledge and new experiences.

Synonyms of Hungry

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Hungry

  • Describes having eaten enough food.
  • Indicates contentment after eating.