Local English word record

sharp-set

adjective · 1 sense

extremely hungry

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Examples

  • they were tired and famished for food and sleep
  • a ravenous boy
  • the family was starved and ragged
  • fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy

Word relationships

Synonyms

famished, ravenous, starved, esurient

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