Synonyms for

Hungary

Verb / ˈhʌŋgɜ:i: / Another word for hungary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hungary is a country in central Europe, bordered by Austria, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia.

Synonyms & similar words

hungary magyarorszag republicofhungary Magyarország HUN HUN-land Pannonia Budapest Danube Duna Tisza Balaton Hungarian Magyar Magyarorszag

Synonyms by register

Formal

voracious esurient starved

Informal

starving famished peckish ravenously hungry

Literary

hollow gnawing

Antonyms

satisfied full sated content replete

Common collocations

  • terribly hungry
  • very hungry
  • extremely hungry
  • awfully hungry
  • desperately hungry
  • so hungry
  • feeling hungry

Word family

adjective hungry
adverb hungrily

Usage note

Hungry describes a strong desire for food. 'Hungry' is often used metaphorically to describe a strong desire for something else, such as 'hungry for knowledge'.

Example sentences

  1. Hungary is known for its beautiful architecture and rich history.
  2. The Hungarian language is quite difficult to learn.
  3. Budapest is the capital city of Hungary.
  4. Hungary is famous for its goulash stew.
  5. I have always wanted to visit Hungary and explore its culture and traditions.

Quotes

  • "I am a Hungarian Freedom Fighter." - Ernie Kovacs
  • "I'm a proud Hungarian, but I'm also half Jewish, and my father was Jewish, so I come from a mixed background." - Béla Fleck
  • "I'm half Hungarian, half British." - Rachel Weisz

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