starving
UK: ˈstɑːvɪŋ | US: ˈstɑːrvɪŋ
adj. suffering or dying from hunger
vi. present participle of "starve": to suffer or perish from lack of food
The word "starving" originates from the Old English "steorfan," meaning "to die." Over time, its meaning narrowed to specifically denote death or suffering caused by hunger. The "-ing" suffix transforms the verb into a present participle or adjective. The evolution reflects a shift from general mortality to a focused emphasis on deprivation, highlighting the visceral impact of hunger in human experience.
The refugees were starving after days without food.
She donated to charities helping starving children.
The stray dog looked starving and frail.
During the famine, entire villages were starving.
He felt starving after skipping breakfast.