adj
Uncommon
starved
Starved (adj) means Severely weakened from lack of food; emaciated. Example: “The rescued dog looked starved and could barely stand.”
adj
1
Severely weakened from lack of food; emaciated.
"The rescued dog looked starved and could barely stand."
2
Deprived of something needed, not necessarily food.
"The old theater was starved of funding for decades."
How to use starved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuffering badly from a lack of food or another basic need.
Common pairings
starved of attention
half-starved
starved for cash
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more starved
- Superlative
- most starved
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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.
