Pronunciation: [stˈɑːvɪdlɪ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "starvedly" may be confusing to some because of the use of the "ed" ending. However, it is pronounced as "starv-d-lee" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The "ed" ending is used because it is the adverb form of "starved". This means that something was done in a manner that reflects starvation, such as "he ate starvedly". The IPA phonetic transcription for "starvedly" is /stɑːvdli/.
Starvedly is an adverb derived from the adjective "starved," which means suffering from or experiencing extreme hunger as a result of inadequate food intake. The term starvedly describes an action or occurrence that is done in a manner characterized by extreme hunger or a desperate need for sustenance. It implies that the subject is engaging in a behavior or experiencing a situation due to a severe lack or shortage of nourishment.
In its figurative sense, starvedly can also describe something that is done or pursued with great fervor and longing. It conveys a sense of intense desire or craving for something, similar to the feeling of extreme hunger. This adverb can be used to describe actions, emotions, or conditions related to the intense longing or need for nourishment, both in its literal and symbolic sense.
For example, one could say, "The refugees starvedly devoured the meager provisions given to them," highlighting the intense hunger and desperation displayed by the refugees as they eagerly consumed the limited food they received. Alternatively, one could use the term more abstractly, such as, "He pursued success starvedly, working tirelessly day and night," indicating that the individual passionately sought success and exerted great effort towards achieving it. In both cases, starvedly emphasizes the extreme and desperate nature of the hunger or desire involved.
The word "starvedly" is derived from the root word "starve", which comes from the Old English word "steorfan" meaning "to die" or "to perish". Over time, the meaning of "starve" shifted to refer specifically to the lack of food or extreme hunger. The suffix "-edly" is added to "starved" to form the adverb "starvedly", indicating the manner in which something is done. Therefore, "starvedly" means in a manner characterized by starvation or extreme hunger.
