hun·gry 
/ˈhʌŋgri/ adjective
hun·gri·er; hun·gri·est /ˈhʌŋgri/ adjective 1 a : suffering because of a lack of food : greatly affected by hunger
▪ There are millions of hungry people throughout the world. ▪ Too many people in the world go hungry every day. [=suffer every day because they do not have enough food to eat]
b : having an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach because you need food : feeling hunger
▪ That girl is always hungry. ▪ I'm hungry. When's dinner? ▪ I feel hungry. 2 not used before a noun : feeling a strong desire or need for something or to do something
▪ The prisoners' families were hungry for more information. ▪ They were hungry to learn more. ▪ hungry for success/attention/power — often used in combination ▪ power-hungry politicians 3 always used before a noun : showing hunger or desire
▪ hungry eyes ▪ a hungry look 4 : feeling a strong desire and determination to succeed
▪ The coach wants the players to stay hungry. [=to continue feeling a strong desire to win]
▪ There are millions of hungry people throughout the world. ▪ Too many people in the world go hungry every day. [=suffer every day because they do not have enough food to eat]
b : having an uncomfortable feeling in your stomach because you need food : feeling hunger
▪ That girl is always hungry. ▪ I'm hungry. When's dinner? ▪ I feel hungry.
▪ The prisoners' families were hungry for more information. ▪ They were hungry to learn more. ▪ hungry for success/attention/power — often used in combination ▪ power-hungry politicians
▪ hungry eyes ▪ a hungry look
▪ The coach wants the players to stay hungry. [=to continue feeling a strong desire to win]
— hun·gri·ly /ˈhʌŋgrəli/ adverb
▪ The dog stared hungrily at the food on the table.
/ˈhʌŋgrəli/ adverb ▪ The dog stared hungrily at the food on the table.
