esurient

adjective
UK: /ɪˈzjʊəriənt/
US: /ɪˈsʊriənt/

  1. Very hungry; having a strong desire or need for something.

    1. The esurient dog devoured its food quickly.
    2. The esurient look in his eyes revealed his desperate need for recognition, making him work even harder.

Synonyms

hungry greedy ravenous avaricious
esurient noun

  1. A hungry person.

    1. The esurient begged for food.
    2. The shelter provided meals for the esurient, offering them a chance to regain their strength.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "esurient" is /ɪˈzjʊəriənt/ in British English and /ɪˈsʊriənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "esurient": hungry, greedy, ravenous, avaricious.

Example usage of "esurient": "The esurient dog devoured its food quickly.". More examples on the page.