ESURIENT
Scrabble letter values: E1S1U1R1I1E1N1T1 = 8
Definition
- adjective extremely hungry. — synonyms: famished, ravenous, sharp-set, starved
- adjective (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous. — synonyms: avid, devouring(a), greedy
- adjective devouring or craving food in great quantities. — synonyms: edacious, rapacious, ravening, ravenous, voracious, wolfish
Examples
- “they were tired and famished for food and sleep”
- “a ravenous boy”
- “the family was starved and ragged”