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Definition of hungriness

hungriness

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi.nəs/
hun · gri · ness
Adverb:hungrily
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Adjective:hungry
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hungriness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or sensation of feeling hungry and needing food.

Example

"A sudden wave of hungriness prompted them to stop at the nearest roadside diner for lunch."

2

An eager desire, strong ambition, or intense craving for something such as success or knowledge.

Example

"The coach praised the young players for their unmistakable hungriness to improve and win the championship."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "hungriness" is a grammatically valid derivative of "hungry", native speakers almost always prefer the root noun "hunger" in both literal and figurative contexts.

• Nearby Words

hunger
hungover
hungrily
hungriness
hungry
hunk
hunker

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