Cravened: meaning, definitions and examples
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cravened
[ ˈkreɪvənt ]
desire deeply
The term 'cravened' refers to an intense and often desperate form of desire or longing for something. This can include both physical and emotional needs, which can drive individuals to act in ways they otherwise might not. It emphasizes the depth and urgency of the craving, suggesting an overwhelming compulsion. This type of longing often implies a certain vulnerability or weakness, as the person experiences a profound lack that they feel compelled to fulfill.
Synonyms
desired, longed, wanted, yearned.
Examples of usage
- She cravened chocolate during her diet.
- He cravened the attention of his peers.
- They cravened freedom after years of confinement.
Translations
Translations of the word "cravened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cobiçado
🇮🇳 लालायित
🇩🇪 gierig
🇮🇩 teringin
🇺🇦 прагнучий
🇵🇱 pragnący
🇯🇵 切望している
🇫🇷 désireux
🇪🇸 anhelante
🇹🇷 arzulayan
🇰🇷 갈망하는
🇸🇦 تواق
🇨🇿 toužící
🇸🇰 túžiaci
🇨🇳 渴望的
🇸🇮 hrepeneč
🇮🇸 ástríkur
🇰🇿 құмар
🇬🇪 მოყვარე
🇦🇿 arzulayan
🇲🇽 ansioso
Etymology
The word 'craven' has its roots in the Old French term 'cravent', which means 'to creep or crawl'. This is derived from the Latin 'crepare', meaning 'to break' or 'to crack'. Over time, 'craven' evolved to describe someone who is cowardly or lacking in courage. The verb form 'cravened' reflects a more intense version of desire or craving that carries the connotation of desperation. The transition in meaning from cowardice to yearning illustrates the emotional weight that the word carries, suggesting that deep, unfulfilled longing can feel like an attack on one’s character or sense of self-worth.