English · Adjectives
hungrier
/ˈhʌŋɡriər/
[/ˈhʌŋɡriər/]
comparative of hungry
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'hungry'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more hungry than the other.
Example
I am hungrier than you.
I am hungrier than you.
Etymology
From 'hungry' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.