esurient
adjective
1. extremely hungry
- fell into the esurient embrance of a predatory enemy
Similar word(s): hungry, famished, ravenous, starved
2. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
- the esurient eyes of an avid curiosity
Similar word(s): desirous, wishful, avid, devouring, greedy
3. devouring or craving food in great quantities
Similar word(s): gluttonous, edacious, rapacious, ravening, ravenous, voracious, wolfish
noun
1. One who is hungry or greedy.