starved

[US]/stɑ:vd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. extremely hungry

Phrases & Collocations

starve to death

starve for

Example Sentences

The children were starved for attention.

The prisoners were starved of food and water.

The dog looked starved and malnourished.

She felt starved for affection after the breakup.

The refugees were starved for weeks before help arrived.

The plant looked starved for sunlight in the dark corner.

He was starved for knowledge and eagerly read every book he could find.

The athlete felt starved for victory after several losses.

The stray cat looked starved and in need of food.

The artist was starved for inspiration until she visited a new city.

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