Definition

The state of feeling a strong need or desire for food.

Example

His hungriness made him search for a snack before dinner.

Conversation

I can't believe how intense my hungriness got while waiting for dinner.

I know what you mean! It feels like time moves slower when you're hungry.

Exactly! I should have grabbed a snack earlier to manage my hungriness.

Good idea! A little something would definitely help.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hungriness is formed from "hunger" (from Old English "hungor", meaning a strong desire for food) and "-ness" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word "hungriness" refers to the state or condition of being hungry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hunger' as a strong desire for food, and remember that 'hungriness' describes the state of having that desire.

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