HUNGRIER Meaning and
Definition
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"Hungrier" is the comparative form of the adjective "hungry." The term describes a person or animal experiencing the sensation or feeling of hunger to a greater extent than another person or animal. When someone feels "hungrier," they have a more intense desire or need for food or sustenance.
The word "hungrier" implies a heightened level of physical or physiological need for nourishment. It suggests that the individual's hunger is intensified compared to a previous state or in comparison to someone or something else. This increased level of hunger may result from a longer period without eating, a more strenuous activity or exercise, or a stronger metabolic rate.
In a broader sense, "hungrier" can also refer to a greater desire or yearning for something beyond physical sustenance. It can describe a heightened longing or craving for success, knowledge, or any other intangible goal or fulfillment.
"Hungrier" serves as a comparative adjective, allowing for a comparison between two or more levels of hunger. It indicates that the individual experiencing hunger is more voracious or in need of nourishment than another. This comparative form helps express the degree to which someone or something's hunger surpasses others, highlighting the intensity or severity of their longing for sustenance.
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Etymology of HUNGRIER
The word hungrier is formed by adding the suffix -er to the adjective hungry.
The adjective hungry originated from the Old English word hungrig, which meant having a desire or craving for food. The Old English term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word hungraz. This ultimately stems from the Proto-Indo-European root kenk-, meaning to suffer hunger or be famished.
By adding the -er suffix to hungry, which is a comparative suffix indicating a higher degree of hunger, we get the word hungrier.
Similar spelling words for HUNGRIER
- hunger,
- Hungered,
- hungriness,
- angrier,
- hungrily,
- hungerford,
- hungary,
- hungry,
- hungers,
- Hungering,
- hungarian,
- hanger.
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