hungry
adjective
having a desire, craving, or need for food; feeling hunger.
hungrier
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comparativeof hungry.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Not only do sugar spikes contribute to the long-term development of metabolic disease, it can also leave you hungrier by midmorning than if you had eaten nothing at all.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 21, 2026
Overall, the findings show that animals do not simply become hungrier when nutrients are missing.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
He and two of his closest allies, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and Transport Minister János Lázár, struggled to keep pace with their younger and hungrier opponent as they toured the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
Djokovic grew up in war-torn Serbia and has spoken about how his turbulent childhood made him hungrier for success.
From Barron's ● Jan. 31, 2026
Man, thought Fred, that old guy looks even hungrier than me.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
