Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
starving
adjective
/ˈstɑːrvɪŋ/
Definition
Experiencing extreme hunger or the physical state of needing food.
Examples
- After missed meals, I felt like I was starving.
- The stray dog looked starving and in need of help.
- Many children around the world are starving due to food shortages.
Meaning
The condition of not having enough to eat, leading to severe hunger or malnutrition.
Synonyms
- hungry
- famished
- ravenous
- emaciated
- malnourished
