hungry
adjective
having a desire, craving, or need for food; feeling hunger.
hungriest
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superlativeof hungry.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“All of us, from the wealthiest and most powerful of men to the weakest and hungriest of children, share one precious possession: the name American.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
I’m usually the hungriest really late at night, so I might order something against my better judgment like the hippy vegan ramen from Tatstu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
“Professor, you wrote so much about takeout,” my hungriest pupil pushed back, “What’s the deal? You against it now?”
From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2023
“The only list you’ll find me on is the hungriest customer list,” Kelce responded.
From New York Times ● Mar. 5, 2023
Their flesh was firm and sweet and would fill even the hungriest stomach.
From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith
