Hungrily

usgb/ˈhʌŋɡrəli/
adverb

The state of wanting to eat a lot, with a strong desire.

He hungrily finished the entire pizza on his own.
Visual representation of "hungrily" - The state of wanting to eat a lot, with a strong desire

Often appears as...

  • eat hungrily
  • look hungrily
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Physical Craving

Used to express a strong physical need for food, suggesting an urgent or intense hunger.

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After the hike, she looked at the sandwich hungrily.
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Not Polite

Eating 'hungrily' can imply a lack of manners or desperation, which might be impolite in formal settings.

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He slurped the soup hungrily, ignoring the stares.
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Dramatic Effect

Authors use 'hungrily' to create a vivid, dramatic picture of someone's intense need to eat.

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The stranded sailor ate the bread hungrily.
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