adjective
famished
FA-mihsht
Famished (adjective) means Extremely hungry. Example: “By the time dinner was served, the kids were famished.”
adjective
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Extremely hungry.
"I'm famished; I haven't eaten since yesterday."
"By the time dinner was served, the kids were famished."
"I'm famished — let's stop for food."
How to use famished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery, very hungry — stronger than just "hungry."
When to use it
Informal, used in everyday speech rather than technical writing.
Common pairings
absolutely famished
feeling famished
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more famished
- Superlative
- most famished
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By the time dinner was served, the kids were _____.
Etymology
Inflected forms.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for famished
fished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
tarnished
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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.
