Starving: meaning, definitions and examples
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starving
[ หstษห.vษชล ]
feeling extreme hunger
Feeling extremely hungry, to the point of discomfort or weakness. It is often a result of not having eaten for a prolonged period of time.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| starving |
Used to describe extreme hunger, often when someone has not eaten for a long period of time. It can also be used hyperbolically in casual conversation.
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| famished |
Used to describe being very hungry, typically in a more dramatic or emphatic way than 'hungry.' It can sound a bit dramatic or old-fashioned.
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| ravenous |
Used to describe an intense and voracious hunger. It often has a slightly dramatic tone and can imply a great appetite.
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| hungry |
The most common word to describe the desire to eat. It is neutral and used in both casual and formal situations.
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Examples of usage
- I skipped breakfast this morning and now I'm starving!
- After hiking for hours, we were all starving and couldn't wait to eat.
- She felt so starving that she could hardly concentrate on her work.
lacking in a particular nutrient or element
Deficient in a specific nutrient or element, leading to a feeling of extreme hunger or weakness.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| starving |
Use when someone is extremely hungry or lacking food.
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| deficient |
Use when there is a lack of something necessary or essential.
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| deprived |
Use when someone is suffering from the lack of something important or necessary.
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| wanting |
Use to describe something that is lacking or not sufficient.
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Examples of usage
- The children in the village were often starving due to the lack of proper nutrition.
- She was advised to take vitamin supplements as she was found to be starving in iron.
Translations
Translations of the word "starving" in other languages:
๐ต๐น faminto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช hungrig
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelaparan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะพะปะพะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ gลodny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃขใใ
๐ซ๐ท affamรฉ
๐ช๐ธ hambriento
๐น๐ท aรง
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐฐ๊ณ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุงุฆุน
๐จ๐ฟ hladovรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hladnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ฅฅ้ฅฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ laฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ soltinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแจแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ac
๐ฒ๐ฝ hambriento
Etymology
The word 'starving' originated from the Old English word 'steorfan' which means 'to die', reflecting the extreme hunger and weakness associated with the term. Over time, it evolved to represent the feeling of extreme hunger or deficiency in nutrients. The modern usage of 'starving' dates back to the 15th century, highlighting the importance of food and nutrition in human survival.