famished

Example Sentences

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"At dinner, overindulgence doesn't happen because you don’t come to the table famished," she added.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2024

It was Ramadan, and when the time came to break the traditional fast, T was famished.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Ware is famished - her day started with 6am weight training - but after a quick glance at the burger-centric menu, she opts for a cappuccino and settles down to chat about music.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2023

Three hours later, I disembarked at the main station in Vienna, famished.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2023

The farther north he got, the more famished his notions.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead