STARVED Meaning and
Definition
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Starved is an adjective that refers to the state of severe and prolonged lack or deprivation of food or nourishment. It describes a person or animal who is suffering from extreme hunger and malnutrition. When someone is starved, it means they have been denied proper sustenance, resulting in a significant reduction of body weight, physical weakness, and general deterioration of health.
The term starved can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where there is a severe shortage or lack of something essential or necessary. For example, a company or industry in which there is a lack of resources, funding, or support may be described as starved. Similarly, a barren land without adequate water or nutrients can be referred to as a starved environment.
In a figurative sense, starved can also be used to describe a strong craving or desire for something, particularly when referring to emotions or interests. For instance, an artist who has not worked on their craft for a long time may feel starved for creativity, while an avid reader who has not had the opportunity to pick up a book might feel starved for knowledge.
Overall, starved implies a state of extreme deprivation or deficiency, whether it pertains to food, resources, emotions, or interests.
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Etymology of STARVED
The word starved comes from the Middle English word sterven, which means to die or to perish. This term evolved from the Old English word steorfan, which also means to die. The root of this word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word sterbanan, meaning to die or perish.
Similar spelling words for STARVED
- sterope,
- stripped,
- struve,
- striving,
- starve,
- strafer,
- strepera,
- strife,
- stripe,
- Stroupe,
- strebel,
- starving,
- Stroope,
- struble,
- strube,
- STARBIRD,
- strobe,
- streep,
- strapper,
- starveling,
- strope,
- striver,
- streeper,
- streiff,
- strop,
- strep,
- strip,
- strebe,
- strafe,
- strophe,
- strap,
- streib,
- strub,
- striped,
- strive,
- straube,
- stroble,
- Strubbe.
Conjugate verb Starved
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