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Hungrily

usgb/ˈhʌŋɡrəli/Volume
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Physical CravingPlay
Used to express a strong physical need for food, suggesting an urgent or intense hunger. SlideAfter the hike, she looked at the sandwich hungrily.
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Not PolitePlay
Eating 'hungrily' can imply a lack of manners or desperation, which might be impolite in formal settings. SlideHe slurped the soup hungrily, ignoring the stares.
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Dramatic EffectPlay
Authors use 'hungrily' to create a vivid, dramatic picture of someone's intense need to eat. SlideThe stranded sailor ate the bread hungrily.