Hungry
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving.
“The children were hungry after playing outside all day.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhʌŋɡə/
Syllables
hun·gry
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Synonyms
starvingfamishedravenous
Antonyms
thirsty
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
H-U-N pattern with G and Y.
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Scrabble
Worth 13 points; Y is valuable at 4 points.
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