hungry

UK: ˈhʌŋɡri | US: ˈhʌŋɡri

Definition

  1. adj. feeling or showing the need for food

  2. adj. having a strong desire or craving for something

Structure
hungr <desire for food>y <adjective suffix>
Etymology

The word "hungry" originates from Old English hungrig, derived from hungor (hunger), which traces back to Proto-Germanic hungruz. The root hungr- reflects the primal concept of craving or lack, while the suffix -y transforms it into an adjective. Over time, "hungry" expanded beyond physical hunger to metaphorical desires (e.g., "hungry for success").

Examples

  1. The children were hungry after playing outside all afternoon.

  2. She felt hungry for adventure and decided to travel the world.

  3. His hungry eyes scanned the buffet table.

  4. The team is hungry for victory this season.

  5. A hungry wolf prowled the forest at night.