Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
famished
adjective
/ˈfæm.ɪʃt/
Definition
Extremely hungry; having a strong desire for food.
Examples
- After hiking for hours, I was absolutely famished and couldn’t wait to eat.
- The famished children eagerly lined up for their meals at the shelter.
- She had been too busy working to eat, and by lunchtime, she felt famished.
Meaning
When someone is famished, they feel a deep sensation of hunger, often to the point of discomfort.
Synonyms
- starved
- ravenous
- hungry
- insatiable
- voracious
