hungriness (n.)

  1. a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

    [ Syn: hunger ]

  2. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

    [ Syn: longing , yearning ]

  3. strong desire for something (not food or drink); a thirst for knowledge; hunger for affection

    [ Syn: hunger , thirst , thirstiness ]

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