Top synonyms for “hungry”: empty, empty-bellied, esurient, famished, peckish, ravenous, sharp-set, starved, and 1 more below.
Definition
- (adjective)feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food“a world full of hungry people”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "hungry"?
Common synonyms for "hungry" include empty, empty-bellied, esurient, famished, peckish, ravenous. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "hungry"?
Antonyms for "hungry" include thirsty. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "hungry" mean?
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food Example: "a world full of hungry people"
How do I use synonyms when writing lyrics?
Synonyms give you more options to match syllable counts, meter, and rhyme schemes. When a word fits the meaning but not the rhythm, swap in a synonym with a different syllable count. Click any synonym above to jump straight to its rhyme page and continue writing.
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