There are millions of hungry people throughout the world.
That girl is always hungry.
The prisoners' families were hungry for more information.
They were hungry to learn more.
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But the scene also looms large for young Ruth: Maria’s earrings represent the mysterious world of adults, one that Ruth is hungry to learn more about.—Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 22 July 2025 Milwaukee Brewers fans are hungry for a 12th consecutive victory -- and a free George Webb’s burger.—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 22 July 2025 The young bankers were hungry, though, and realized their area of specialty would never be a focus for a big institution like RBC.—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 21 July 2025 Simone has no interest in going back to Buffalo to care for her father after her traumatic childhood that often left her neglected, hungry, and dirty.—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hungry
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English hungrig; akin to Old English hungor
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of hungry was
before the 12th century
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