Pronunciation: /ˈhʌŋɡri/
noun a person who is needy; a beggar
A1 I am hungry.
A2 The hungry child asked for food.
B1 The hungry students eagerly awaited lunchtime.
B2 The hungry customers lined up outside the new restaurant.
C1 The hungry artist found inspiration in their empty stomach.
C2 The hungry marathon runner pushed through the race despite their growling stomach.
adjective feeling or showing the need for food
A1 I am hungry.
A2 She felt hungry after skipping breakfast.
B1 The hungry children eagerly awaited their meal at the shelter.
B2 Despite having a late lunch, he was still hungry by dinnertime.
C1 The hikers were hungry for adventure and set off on a challenging trail.
C2 After a long day of work, she was ravenous and couldn't wait to eat dinner.
formal After skipping breakfast, I was feeling quite hungry by mid-morning.
informal I'm so hungry, let's grab some food before we head out.
slang I could eat a horse, I'm so hungry right now.
figurative His hunger for success drove him to work tirelessly towards his goals.
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