Learn how to use the comparative “hungrier” and superlative “hungriest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “hungriest”?

The comparative form of “hungriest” is “hungrier”.

Example

I am hungrier today than I was yesterday.

Example

He always seems to be hungrier after a workout.

What is the superlative form of “hungriest”?

The superlative form of “hungriest” is “hungriest”.

Example

Out of all the contestants, he was the hungriest to win.

Example

After running a marathon, she felt like the hungriest person in the world.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with hungry, hungrier, and hungriest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more hungry' and 'most hungry' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, hungrier and hungriest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Hungry does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: HungryHungrier Superlative: HungryHungriest

Expressions with similar meanings to “hungrier”

Used to describe a stronger feeling of hunger

Example

After skipping breakfast, she felt even more famished by lunchtime.

Describing an intense and voracious hunger

Example

The hiker had been walking for hours and was ravenous by the time he reached the campsite.

Expressing extreme hunger

Example

The smell of freshly baked bread made her feel starving.

Expressions with similar meanings to “hungriest”

Used to describe the highest level of hunger

Example

The refugees had been without food for days and were the most famished people the aid workers had ever seen.

ravenousest

Similar to hungriest, this emphasizes the intensity of hunger

Example

The wolf had been hunting all day and was the ravenousest it had ever been.

starvingest

Expressing the highest level of hunger

Example

After fasting for 24 hours, she was the starvingest she had ever felt.

Using than with comparative “hungrier”

When using the comparative form hungrier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is hungrier than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of hunger of 'she' is greater than the level of hunger of her sister.

How can I use this expression in context?

“hungrier” and “hungriest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Food

    He ate three slices of pizza because he was hungrier than usual.

    He ate three slices of pizza because he was hungrier than usual.

  • 2Competition

    The team played their best because they were the hungriest to win the championship.

    The team played their best because they were the hungriest to win the championship.

  • 3Survival

    After days without food, they were the hungriest they had ever been.

    After days without food, they were the hungriest they had ever been.

  • 4Cravings

    She couldn't resist the chocolate cake because she was hungrier for something sweet.

    She couldn't resist the chocolate cake because she was hungrier for something sweet.

  • 5Desire

    He worked tirelessly because he was the hungriest for success.

    He worked tirelessly because he was the hungriest for success.

Related idioms and phrases

Eating like a horse

To eat a large amount of food

Example

After the race, he was eating like a horse to replenish his energy.

Food for thought

Something that makes you think or consider a topic

Example

The professor's lecture provided a lot of food for thought.

Hunger pangs

The feeling of hunger, often described as sharp pains in the stomach

Example

She couldn't concentrate on her work because her hunger pangs were distracting her.

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