hungriness

Noun
Synonyms: hungerlongingyearningthirstthirstiness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivationSynonyms: hunger
  2. prolonged unfulfilled desire or needSynonyms: longingyearning
  3. strong desire for something (not food or drink)“a thirst for knowledge”“hunger for affection”Synonyms: hungerthirstthirstiness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

hungriness \hungriness\ n.

1.The state of being hungry; a need for food.

Syn: hunger. [WordNet 1.5]

2.An intense desire. [PJC]

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