starved
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for starved, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Severely weakened from lack of food; emaciated.
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.
Antonyms
How to use starved
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
starved of attention
half-starved
starved for cash
Frequently asked questions
What does “starved” mean?
The word “starved” means severely weakened from lack of food; emaciated. In plain terms, suffering badly from a lack of food or another basic need.
How do you use “starved” in a sentence?
Here is “starved” used in a sentence: “The rescued dog looked starved and could barely stand.”
What part of speech is “starved”?
“Starved” is an adjective.
Is “starved” a common word?
“Starved” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “starved” have?
“Starved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: severely weakened from lack of food; emaciated.
