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Definition of hungrily

hungrily

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/
hun · gri · ly
Adjective:hungry
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• adverb

1

In a way that shows a strong physical need or desire for food.

Example

"After hiking all afternoon, the campers ate their dinner hungrily around the fire."

2

With intense eagerness, longing, or desire for something.

Example

"The young scholar read hungrily through every volume in the university archives."

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• Rhymes for hungrily

• Nearby Words

hungary
hunger
hungover
hungrily
hungriness
hungry
hunk

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hungriglic' or formed directly within English from the adjective 'hungry' (Old English 'hungrig', from 'hungor') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hungrily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hungrily
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