Starved

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːrvd/

Starved (adjective)

  1. extremely hungry and needing food urgently.
  2. not having enough of something important or needed.

Examples

  • After the long hike, everyone felt starved.
  • She was starved and couldn't wait for dinner.

Common collocations: feel starved, look starved, starved of resources, starved for affection, starved of opportunities

Synonyms of Starved

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Starved

  • feeling full or satisfied with food