hungry
Translation
hungry, desirous
Examples
I'm feeling very hungry.
I'm feeling very hungry.
He is hungry for success.
He is hungry for success.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) hungry - to feel the need for food. I'm feeling very hungry.
((to be)) hungry ((for sth.)) - to have a strong desire for (sth.). He is hungry for success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: starving, famished; Antonyms: full, satisfied
Etymology
From Old English 'hungrig', from 'hunger'.
Memory Tips
Imagine your stomach growling, making a 'hun-gry' sound when you need food.