adj
starved
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
Word Forms
more starved comparative, most starved superlative
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