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Definition of hungry

hungry

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/
hun · gry
Adverb:hungrily
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1

Feeling discomfort or weakness caused by a lack of food, coupled with a desire to eat.

Example

"The hikers were exhausted and hungry after climbing the steep mountain trail."

2

Having a strong desire or craving for something, such as knowledge, success, or affection.

Example

"The young athletes were hungry for a championship victory this season."

3

Causing or inducing a desire for food.

Example

"Chopping firewood all morning is hungry work."

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• Rhymes for hungry

• Nearby Words

hungover
hungrily
hungriness
hungry
hunk
hunker
hunkers

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hungrig', from the noun 'hungor' (hunger) plus the adjective suffix '-ig' (-y), tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*hungruz'.

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