Synonyms for

Hungry

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

Definition

needing or wanting food

Synonyms & similar words

thirsty athirst starving famished ravenous empty peckish hankering craving desirous greedy voracious insatiable yearning edacious esurient pining longing thirsty eager keen athirst

Synonyms by register

Formal

famished voracious ravenous

Informal

starving peckish dying for a bite

Literary

esurient gaunt

Antonyms

full satisfied content satiated stuffed uninterested

Common collocations

  • very hungry
  • terribly hungry
  • extremely hungry
  • hungry for knowledge
  • hungry for success
  • hungry for power
  • hungry for more
  • hungry stomach

Word family

noun hunger
verb hunger
adjective hungry

Usage note

While 'hungry' is commonly used to describe a desire for food, it can also be used metaphorically to express a strong desire for something else, such as knowledge or success.

Example sentences

  1. I am always hungry after playing outside for a long time.
  2. The smell of fresh baked cookies made me feel hungry.
  3. I always pack a snack in case I get hungry during a long car ride.
  4. When I'm hungry, my stomach makes growling noises.
  5. I am so hungry that I could eat a horse.

Quotes

  • All I ever think about is food. I'm always hungry.
  • I'm as hungry as a bear who just woke up from hibernation.
  • I'm so hungry, I could eat a whole pizza by myself.

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