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hungrily

/ˈhʌŋɡrɪli/
English Definition
adv. in a way that shows a strong desire for food
中文释义
饥饿地
Example Sentence

After a long day of hiking, the group hungrily devoured the simple meal of bread and cheese.

经过一整天的徒步旅行,这群人饥饿地大口吃掉了简单的面包和奶酪。

Synonyms
ravenously eagerly voraciously
Antonyms
indifferently apathetically
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “hungrily”?

  1. A In a formal and public way
  2. B In a way that is hidden from others
  3. C In a way that shows you are unable to relax
  4. D In a way that shows a strong desire for food
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D — In a way that shows a strong desire for food. “hungrily” means in a way that shows a strong desire for food.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “in a way that shows a strong desire for food”?

  1. A restlessly
  2. B officially
  3. C secretly
  4. D hungrily
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D — hungrily. “hungrily” means in a way that shows a strong desire for food.

Common questions about “hungrily”

What does “hungrily” mean?

hungrily — in a way that shows a strong desire for food. In Chinese: 饥饿地.

How do you pronounce “hungrily”?

hungrily is pronounced /ˈhʌŋɡrɪli/.

How is “hungrily” used in a sentence?

After a long day of hiking, the group hungrily devoured the simple meal of bread and cheese. (经过一整天的徒步旅行,这群人饥饿地大口吃掉了简单的面包和奶酪。)

What are synonyms for “hungrily”?

ravenously, eagerly, voraciously — all close in meaning to hungrily (in a way that shows a strong desire for food).

What is the opposite of “hungrily”?

indifferently, apathetically — each the opposite of hungrily (in a way that shows a strong desire for food).

Is “hungrily” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. hungrily is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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