What does starved mean?
Starved means Approaching starvation, emaciated and malnourished..
Starved
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Approaching starvation, emaciated and malnourished..
Definitions by Sense
- Approaching starvation, emaciated and malnourished.
- (by extension) Deprived of nourishment or of something vital.
- (colloquial, hyperbolic, emphatic) Extremely hungry.
- simple past and past participle of starve
Example Sentences
Alas poore hart, that kiſſe is comfortleſſe, / As frozen vvater to a ſtarued ſnake.
I’m starved! I haven’t eaten since breakfast.
She said: "I'm starved. I could eat a horse." I told her she was lying, because I had once eaten horse.
Synonyms for starved
Antonyms for starved
Related Words
Word Forms
- more starved
- most starved
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for starved?
Common synonyms include esurient, ravenous, sharp-set, famished.
What is the opposite of starved?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use starved in a sentence?
Alas poore hart, that kiſſe is comfortleſſe, / As frozen vvater to a ſtarued ſnake.
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