starved

[stɑrvd]

starved Definition

• 1. suffering or dying from hunger
• 2. extremely hungry
• 3. deprived of something essential

Using starved: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "starved" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The refugees were starved and malnourished.

• Example

  I'm absolutely starved, let's grab some food.

• Example

  The plants were starved of sunlight and water.

starved Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for starved

• hungry
• famished
• ravenous

Antonyms for starved

• full
• satiated

Phrases with starved

• starved for attention

  craving or desiring attention or affection

  Example

  The neglected child was starved for attention.

• starved of resources

  lacking the necessary resources to function properly

  Example

  The school was starved of resources, making it difficult for students to learn.

• starved of oxygen

  deprived of oxygen, leading to suffocation or death

  Example

  The climbers were starved of oxygen at high altitude.

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Summary: starved in Brief

The term 'starved' [stɑrvd] refers to a state of extreme hunger or deprivation, whether it be from lack of food, resources, or other essentials. It can also describe a strong desire or craving for something, as in 'starved for attention.'