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

And audiences, it turned out, were famished for such a protagonist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

The district ranger was expecting the crew at his ranger station, so he and his wife treated the famished smokejumpers to a chicken dinner, ice cream and apple pie when they emerged from the backcountry.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 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

By the time Tali came out to the stable yard to fetch their breakfast supplies, Kaede was sweating and famished, her right shoulder aching, and still the arrow had not struck the target.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo