Pronunciation: /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Definitions of hungry

noun a person who is needy; a beggar

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of hungry in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of hungry

past tense

was hungry

plural

hungry people

comparative

hungrier

superlative

hungriest

present tense

is hungry

future tense

will be hungry

perfect tense

has been hungry

continuous tense

is being hungry

singular

a hungry person

positive degree

hungry

infinitive

to be hungry

gerund

being hungry

participle

hungry

Origin and Evolution of hungry

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'hungry' originated from the Old English word 'hungor', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'hungruz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hungry' has retained its original meaning of experiencing a strong desire or need for food, but it has also expanded to convey a general sense of craving or longing for something.