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hungry

UK
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
US
/ˈhʌŋɡri/

Translations

hungryadjective
hungrier
Comp.
hungriest
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
US
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
The hungry cat meowed loudly.
Голодный кот громко мяукал.
Additional translations
жаждущий
ненасытный
Synonyms
starving
famished
ravenous
insatiable
peckish
voracious
empty
hollow
Antonyms
full
sated
satiated
hungrynoun
hungry
pl
UK
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
US
/ˈhʌŋɡri/
Used with the definite article to denote people who lack sufficient food
Synonyms
the starving
the famished
the ravenous
the undernourished
the malnourished
starving people
hungry people
the famished masses

Definitions

hungryadjective
Having a strong desire or craving for food.
After the long hike, everyone was feeling hungry and ready for a big meal.
Having a strong desire or craving for something other than food.
The young entrepreneur was hungry for success and worked tirelessly to achieve her goals.
hungrynoun
people who do not have enough food, especially the poor and starving (used with the definite article)
Aid agencies are doing their best to feed the hungry.
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