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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 There are no lulls in the storytelling and all the actors are wonderful and hungry and bring the heat. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Coach There’s no better feeling than walking into your last show of the day, irritable and hungry, only to discover that snacks are being served. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Soon after spying the hungry bird, the family watched in horror as the kite accidentally dropped the reptile right into their backyard, bringing an abrupt end to tea on the veranda. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Still hungry for that sweet, sweet crossover IP but unmoored to a major city? — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 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
  • A student who is excited about an experiment is still learning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Based on a straw poll of curators, collectors, and rival dealers at a spree of events last week, this is the show everyone’s most excited to see in Chelsea this fall.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • For many enthusiastic golfers, access to golf courses is a top priority when choosing where to live.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Despite recent legal threats from Musk over the documentary’s content, Universal has always been enthusiastic about releasing the film internationally, the sources added.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Adjective
  • Deutsch, an avid gardener, worked with Manscapers on the landscape design and opted for boxwoods, more evergreens and hydrangeas to frame each space of the outdoor area.
    — Matt Goulet, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Based in Malibu and described as an avid surfer and skater, Gerber had opened up about his mental health struggles and drug use in recent years.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of avid
Adjective
  • The prompt makes the room tense, eager, mutually supportive and quietly competitive.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • All in attendance—whether new to the brand or eager to discover something—simply wanted a conversational experience to demystify the scientific aspect that backs the brand’s formulas.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of eager
Adjective
  • There were maybe a few extra news crews reporting on the show as people filed in and out, but if Sheeran hadn’t brought it up, the crowd did not seem like one particularly anxious about any elephant in the room.
    — Brendan Menapace, Billboard, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Dislodging these forces from the machinery of the state has been neither swift nor straightforward, and even those most anxious for change are hard-pressed to offer practical solutions.
    — Will Freeman, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of anxious
Adjective
  • Glycerin draws moisture into thirsty skin and vitamin E keeps it soft and conditioned.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This super moisturizing, yet ultra-light gel cream quenches thirsty skin and increases hydration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of thirsty

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“Hungry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hungry. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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