Hungrier

/ˈhʌŋɡɹiɚ/ adjective

Feeling a greater desire for food; also used metaphorically to mean having a stronger desire for something.

From 'hungry,' which comes from Old English 'hungrig,' related to 'hunger.' The comparative form '-er' creates the meaning of 'more hungry' or 'more intensely desiring.'

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