Hungrier: meaning, definitions and examples
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hungrier
[ ˈhʌŋɡriər ]
degree of hunger
Hungrier is the comparative form of the adjective hungry, which describes a state of needing or wanting food. When someone is hungrier, it indicates that they have a greater desire for food than they did previously or compared to someone else. This term is often used in various contexts, such as when discussing meals, diets, or general states of well-being. Being hungrier can also imply a strong yearning for something beyond food, metaphorically speaking.
Synonyms
more hungry, ravenous, starved.
Examples of usage
- After the long hike, I felt hungrier than ever.
- He always gets hungrier when he skips breakfast.
- After the workout, she was much hungrier than usual.
Translations
Translations of the word "hungrier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais faminto
🇮🇳 ज्यादा भूखा
🇩🇪 hungriger
🇮🇩 lebih lapar
🇺🇦 більш голодний
🇵🇱 bardziej głodny
🇯🇵 もっとお腹がすいた
🇫🇷 plus affamé
🇪🇸 más hambriento
🇹🇷 daha aç
🇰🇷 더 배고픈
🇸🇦 أكثر جوعًا
🇨🇿 hladovější
🇸🇰 hladnejší
🇨🇳 更饿
🇸🇮 bolj lačen
🇮🇸 meira hungraður
🇰🇿 одан да аш
🇬🇪 მეტად მშიერი
🇦🇿 daha ac
🇲🇽 más hambriento
Etymology
The word 'hungry' originates from the Old English 'hungor', which means 'hunger' or 'thirst'. The evolution of this term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic '*hungaz', which has cognates in various Germanic languages, including Old High German 'hungr', Dutch 'honger', and even the modern German 'Hunger'. Over time, the term has gone through various forms and adaptations to arrive at its current usage in the English language. The comparative form 'hungrier' signifies an increased state of hunger and reflects a common linguistic pattern in English where adjectives are modified to show varying degrees of quality or state. Understanding its historical context sheds light on the word's deep-rooted connection to human experiences of desire and need, particularly relating to sustenance.