hungry

adjective

ˈhəŋ-grē How to pronounce hungry (audio)
Definition of hungrynext
1
as in starving
feeling a desire or need for food John was still hungry after eating only a muffin for breakfast

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2
as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest hungry for the latest news

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Recent Examples of hungry Still, supporters of universal healthcare see this moment as a once-in-a-generation opportunity because Americans are buckling under the weight of healthcare costs and are hungry for change. — Kff Health News, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2026 Charlotte is at home, Brandon Miller leads a young, hungry roster, and a home underdog in a Cup game is a spot worth backing. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Avoid Fertilizing and Pruning Roses are hungry feeders that require plenty of nutrients to produce those beautiful blooms. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026 The typical chip today is trying to push the limits of AI with ever more powerful, and power-hungry, processing. — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hungry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hungry
  1. excited
  2. enthusiastic
  3. avid
  4. eager
  5. anxious
  6. thirsty
Adjective
  • Hargitay was excited to dive into such a strong storyline about the duo.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Planning the River screening, the first time the work would play in New York in nearly a dozen years, Barney was excited that some of Bepler’s score would be performed by live musicians.
    — Zachary Woolfe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • The tipster warned that a small number of enthusiastic residents tend to appear over and over in media coverage, skewing public perceptions.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The pontiff and singer wore enthusiastic grins in a snapshot taken during an audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • The 49-year-old is also an avid hiker, mountain biker and skier, so Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle was another draw.
    — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Along with acting, Cerny was an avid racing fan who continued to drive go-karts into his 60s.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The console has already appeared at several maker events, where eager kids have punched and kicked its chunky buttons.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • Everyone’s inner monologue is narrated by no less than author Zadie Smith, whose voice-over’s cool assurance forms a productive contrast with the characters’ anxious scrambling.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Even so, a person calling about an arrest or a custody dispute is just as likely to be anxious, and a voice that sounds human but is not can feel like deception, whatever the law requires.
    — Hamid Kohan, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • Water Sources Deer drink water year-round, but bucks get especially thirsty during the rut.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In a world ruled by scroll, click and pay, the design industry has been exploring new ways to engage and capture the fleeting attention of younger generations thirsty for a new point of view.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of thirsty

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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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