Hungrier Meaning in English
word · lemma: hungry
ˈhəŋɡɹiɝ
HUNG-gree-er
hˈʌŋɡɹɪɐ
HUNG-gri-uh
Definition
Comparative form of 'hungry'; describes feeling more in need of food than before or compared to someone or something else.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in comparisons: 'She is hungrier than me.' It is not used before nouns ('a hungrier boy' is rare; use 'a very hungry boy' instead). Only refers to physical or sometimes metaphorical hunger (strong desire).
Spanish: más hambrientoPortuguese (BR): mais famintoPortuguese (PT): mais famintoChinese (Simplified): 更饿Chinese (Traditional): 更餓Hindi: ज़्यादा भूखाArabic: أكثر جوعًاBengali: অধিক ক্ষুধার্ত - আরও ক্ষুধার্তRussian: более голодныйJapanese: よりお腹がすいたVietnamese: đói hơnKorean: 더 배고픈Turkish: daha açUrdu: زیادہ بھوکاIndonesian: lebih lapar
Example Sentences
After skipping breakfast, I felt even hungrier at lunch.
basic
My sister is always hungrier than me in the evening.
basic
As the hike went on, everyone got hungrier.
basic
I thought I was full, but seeing dessert made me hungrier again.
natural
Kids seem to get hungrier the longer they play outside.
natural
I'm always hungrier on days when I have to wake up early.
natural