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starving

[ˈstɑːvɪŋ]

starving Definition

  • 1suffering or dying from hunger
  • 2having a strong desire or need for something

Using starving: Examples

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

  • Example

    The refugees were starving and in desperate need of food.

  • Example

    I'm absolutely starving. Let's grab some food.

  • Example

    The artist was starving for recognition and fame.

  • Example

    The company is starving for new talent.

starving Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for starving

Antonyms for starving

Idioms Using starving

  • starving for attention

    desperately seeking attention or recognition

    Example

    She was always acting out and causing trouble because she was starving for attention.

  • starving like Marvin

    very hungry, often used humorously

    Example

    I skipped breakfast this morning and now I'm starving like Marvin!

  • starving artist syndrome

    the belief that artists must suffer and struggle in order to create great art

    Example

    Many artists fall victim to the starving artist syndrome, believing that they must live in poverty to be true to their craft.

Phrases with starving

  • starving artist

    an artist who sacrifices material well-being in order to focus on their artwork

    Example

    He may be a starving artist now, but his work will be worth millions one day.

  • starving time

    a period of extreme hunger and starvation, often used to describe the winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown, Virginia

    Example

    The colonists suffered greatly during the starving time, with many resorting to cannibalism to survive.

  • starving to death

    dying from lack of food or malnutrition

    Example

    The children in the famine-stricken country were starving to death.

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Summary: starving in Brief

'Starving' [ˈstɑːvɪŋ] describes a state of extreme hunger or a strong desire for something. It can refer to physical hunger, as in 'The refugees were starving and in desperate need of food,' or metaphorical hunger, as in 'The artist was starving for recognition and fame.' The phrase 'starving artist' refers to an artist who sacrifices material well-being for their art, while 'starving time' describes a period of extreme hunger, such as the winter of 1609-1610 in Jamestown, Virginia.