hungerly

[ huhng-ger-lee ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. marked by a hungry look.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hungerly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, hungerly is from the Middle English word hongerliche. See hunger, -ly

Example Sentences

O'Malley finished his pie and looked hungerly across the room at the counter in the corner.

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