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Meaning of hungry
The primary meaning of the word "hungry" is feeling a need to eat.
Etymology of hungry
The word "hungry" has its roots in Old English "hungrig", which is derived from "hunrian", meaning to feel hunger, and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "hungriz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "keur-", also meaning hunger
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the physical sensation of needing food, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses, such as feeling a strong desire or need for something non-physical
Synonyms
Definitions
- Feeling a need to eat: having a strong desire or craving for food
- Feeling a strong desire or need for something: having a strong wish or longing for something, such as knowledge, power, or attention
Usage Examples
- I'm feeling hungry after my workout, let's grab some lunch
- The homeless man was hungry and tired, and just wanted a warm meal
- The company is hungry for new talent and is offering competitive salaries to attract the best candidates
- The artist was hungry for inspiration and traveled the world to find new ideas
Antonyms
full
satisfied
content
replete
satiated
stuffed
bloated
gorged
surfeited
jaded
sated
glutted
cloyed
nauseated
disgusted
repulsed
averse
indifferent
uninterested
unconcerned
unenthusiastic
lethargic
sluggish
dull