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hungriest

 

[ ˈhʌŋɡriɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme hunger

The term 'hungriest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'hungry', which describes a state of having a strong desire or craving for food. It indicates the highest degree of hunger in comparison to others. This word can also imply a sense of eagerness or intense longing for something beyond just food. For example, someone may describe themselves as the hungriest for success or love, illustrating their vibrant desire for those aspects.

Synonyms

famished, ravenous, starving

Examples of usage

  • After the long hike, I felt the hungriest I've ever been.
  • She was the hungriest contestant on the cooking show.
  • He was hungriest for knowledge, always asking questions.
  • The hungriest players often secure the most victories.

Translations

Translations of the word "hungriest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais faminto

🇮🇳 सबसे भूखा

🇩🇪 am hungrigsten

🇮🇩 paling lapar

🇺🇦 найголодніший

🇵🇱 najgłodniejszy

🇯🇵 最も空腹な

🇫🇷 le plus affamé

🇪🇸 el más hambriento

🇹🇷 en aç olan

🇰🇷 가장 배고픈

🇸🇦 الأكثر جوعًا

🇨🇿 nejhladovější

🇸🇰 najhladnejší

🇨🇳 最饥饿的

🇸🇮 najlačnejši

🇮🇸 hungurlegastur

🇰🇿 ең ашкөз

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მშიერი

🇦🇿 ən ac

🇲🇽 el más hambriento

Etymology

The word 'hungry' originates from the Old English term 'hungor', which means 'hunger or desire.' This suggested a longing or craving, often associated with the need for food. The evolution of the language saw 'hungry' transform in usage through Middle English as 'hungrie' before reaching its present form. The superlative 'hungriest' follows the standard convention in English, where the suffix '-est' is added to denote the highest degree of the adjective. Throughout history, hunger has been a significant theme in literature and culture, reflecting human desires and survival instincts. In modern usage, 'hungriest' can extend beyond the physical need for food to signify voracity in various pursuits such as ambition or knowledge.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,246, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.