Difference between Hungry and Ravenous

What is the difference between Hungry and Ravenous?

Hungry as an adjective is affected by hunger; desirous of food; having a physical need for food. while Ravenous as an adjective is very hungry

Hungry

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: affected by hunger; desirous of food; having a physical need for food. eager, having an avid desire ('appetite') for something.

Example sentence: We're all caught up in circumstances, and we're all good and evil. When you're really hungry, for instance, you'll do anything to survive. I think the most evil thing - well, maybe that's too strong - but certainly a very evil thing is judgment, the sin of ignorance.

Ravenous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: very hungryeager for prey or gratification

We hope you now know whether to use Hungry or Ravenous in your sentence.

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