famished
3 synonyms for famished, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely hungry.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use famished
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
absolutely famished
feeling famished
Informal, used in everyday speech rather than technical writing.
Etymology
Inflected forms.
Full origin of famished →Frequently asked questions
What does “famished” mean?
The word “famished” means extremely hungry. In plain terms, very, very hungry — stronger than just "hungry.".
How do you pronounce “famished”?
“Famished” is pronounced FA-mihsht (/ˈfæmɪʃt/ in IPA).
How do you use “famished” in a sentence?
Here is “famished” used in a sentence: “By the time dinner was served, the kids were famished.”
What part of speech is “famished”?
“Famished” is an adjective.
