famished

adjective

Meaning

Extremely hungry.

Examples

By the time we got to the restaurant, I was completely famished.
The hikers returned famished after their long trek.

Synonyms: hungry, starving, famished, ravenous

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famished

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfæmɪʃt/

Definition

Extremely hungry.

Examples

By the time we got to the restaurant, I was completely famished.
The hikers returned famished after their long trek.
He looked famished, so I offered him a sandwich.

How to Use famished

be famished (collocation): To be in a state of extreme hunger. — "I'm absolutely famished; let's get some food."
become famished (collocation): To grow extremely hungry. — "After skipping lunch, I became famished by dinner time."

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