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empty-bellied

/ˈɛm(p)ti ˈbɛlid/

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adjective

/ˈɛm(p)ti ˈbɛlid/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее состояние сильного голода, когда желудок пуст.

An old-fashioned adjective describing the state of being very hungry, with an empty stomach.

  1. Hungry or needing foodB1informal

    Feeling the need for nourishment; having an empty stomach.

    ruГолодный

    • After the long hike, we were all empty-bellied and tired.
    • The empty-bellied children eagerly waited for dinner.
    • He felt empty-bellied after skipping breakfast.

    Synonymsfamishedhollowhungrypeckishravenousstarving

    Antonymsfullrepletesatiatedsatisfied

Forms
  • more empty-bellied comparative form
  • most empty-bellied superlative form