hungry
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
hungrier;
hungriest
hungrier;
hungriest
Britannica Dictionary definition of HUNGRY
1
a
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suffering because of a lack of food
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greatly affected by hunger
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There are millions of hungry people throughout the world.
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Too many people in the world go hungry every day. [=suffer every day because they do not have enough food to eat]
b
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having an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach because you need food
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feeling hunger
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That girl is always hungry.
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I'm hungry. When's dinner?
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I feel hungry.
2
not used before a noun
:
feeling a strong desire or need for something or to do something
— often used in combination
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The prisoners' families were hungry for more information.
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They were hungry to learn more.
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hungry for success/attention/power
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power-hungry politicians
3
always used before a noun
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showing hunger or desire
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hungry eyes
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a hungry look
4
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feeling a strong desire and determination to succeed
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The coach wants the players to stay hungry. [=to continue feeling a strong desire to win]
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The dog stared hungrily at the food on the table.
