50 Similes for Hungry With Meaning & Sentences
Similes for Hungry
1. Hungry as a bear
Meaning: Extremely hungry
In a Sentence: Sarah skipped breakfast, so by lunchtime, she was as hungry as a bear.
Other Ways to Say: Hungry as a wolf, hungry as a horse
2. Hungry as a wolf
Meaning: Very hungry and eager to eat
In a Sentence: He ran straight for the buffet, hungry as a wolf.
Other Ways to Say: Ravenous, starving
3. Hungry as a horse
Meaning: Having a big appetite
In a Sentence: After the hike, I was hungry as a horse.
Other Ways to Say: Famished, starving
4. Hungry as a lion
Meaning: Intensely hungry
In a Sentence: He devoured the meal, hungry as a lion.
Other Ways to Say: Famished, ravenous
5. Hungry as a shark
Meaning: Ready to consume everything
In a Sentence: He ate his lunch like a shark in feeding mode.
Other Ways to Say: Starved, ferociously hungry
6. Hungry as a vulture
Meaning: Desperately eager to eat
In a Sentence: She hovered over the snacks like a vulture.
Other Ways to Say: Scavenging hunger, ravenous
7. Hungry as a pig
Meaning: Eating a lot or messily
In a Sentence: He gobbled his food hungry as a pig.
Other Ways to Say: Overeating, famished
8. Hungry as a tiger
Meaning: Fierce and strong appetite
In a Sentence: After fasting, he was hungry as a tiger.
Other Ways to Say: Intense hunger, ravenous
9. Hungry as a stray dog
Meaning: Very desperate for food
In a Sentence: He looked hungry as a stray dog.
Other Ways to Say: Starving, desperate
10. Hungry as a baby bird
Meaning: Innocently begging for food
In a Sentence: The kids were hungry as baby birds at lunch.
Other Ways to Say: Needy, eagerly hungry
11. Hungry as a hyena
Meaning: Scavenging and wild
In a Sentence: They attacked the pizza like hungry hyenas.
Other Ways to Say: Wild, animalistic hunger
12. Hungry as a goat
Meaning: Always eating
In a Sentence: He’s hungry as a goat—always munching.
Other Ways to Say: Constant appetite, always hungry
13. Hungry as a cow
Meaning: Slowly but constantly eating
In a Sentence: She chewed steadily, hungry as a cow.
Other Ways to Say: Grazing, hungry often
14. Hungry as a raven
Meaning: Scavenging and loud
In a Sentence: He cried out hungry as a raven at dinnertime.
Other Ways to Say: Starving, loud hunger
15. Hungry as a crocodile
Meaning: Waiting to snap up food
In a Sentence: She sat hungry as a crocodile, waiting for lunch.
Other Ways to Say: Silent hunger, fierce craving
16. Hungry as a monkey
Meaning: Constantly snacking
In a Sentence: The kids were hungry as monkeys during the trip.
Other Ways to Say: Snacking nonstop, playful hunger
17. Hungry as an eagle
Meaning: Sharp and ready to grab
In a Sentence: He spotted the food like an eagle and swooped in.
Other Ways to Say: Sharp hunger, precise eater
18. Hungry as a serpent
Meaning: Quiet but ready to eat
In a Sentence: She was hungry as a serpent after skipping lunch.
Other Ways to Say: Silent but strong hunger
19. Hungry as a dragon
Meaning: Huge appetite
In a Sentence: He was hungry as a dragon and ate three servings.
Other Ways to Say: Insatiable, monstrous hunger
20. Hungry as a grizzly
Meaning: Big and growling hunger
In a Sentence: He stomped into the kitchen hungry as a grizzly.
Other Ways to Say: Bear-like appetite, starving
21. Hungry as a camel after desert
Meaning: Starving after a long time
In a Sentence: He was hungry as a camel after a desert journey.
Other Ways to Say: Dying for food, extremely hungry
22. Hungry as a dog near a bone
Meaning: Craving food badly
In a Sentence: He looked at the burger hungry as a dog near a bone.
Other Ways to Say: Drooling, starving
23. Hungry as a child after school
Meaning: Common and strong hunger
In a Sentence: Kids came in hungry as children after school.
Other Ways to Say: After-school hunger, famished
24. Hungry as a soldier in war
Meaning: Deep and exhausted hunger
In a Sentence: After the workout, he was hungry as a soldier in war.
Other Ways to Say: Drained and hungry, starving
25. Hungry as a teenager
Meaning: Constant and growing hunger
In a Sentence: He eats all day, hungry as a teenager.
Other Ways to Say: Nonstop hunger, growing body appetite
26. Hungry as a bee for nectar
Meaning: Focused and sweet craving
In a Sentence: She was hungry as a bee for dessert.
Other Ways to Say: Craving sweets, sugar-hungry
27. Hungry as a king without dinner
Meaning: Entitled but starving
In a Sentence: He acted hungry as a king who missed a meal.
Other Ways to Say: Royal hunger, dramatic craving
28. Hungry as a snake in spring
Meaning: Starved after long sleep
In a Sentence: He was hungry as a snake waking from hibernation.
Other Ways to Say: Waking hunger, fresh appetite
29. Hungry as a cat near fish
Meaning: Sneaky and sharp
In a Sentence: She watched the food hungry as a cat near fish.
Other Ways to Say: Tempted, eager to eat
30. Hungry as a prisoner
Meaning: Starved from absence
In a Sentence: He ate as hungry as a prisoner tasting freedom.
Other Ways to Say: Desperate hunger, denied craving
31. Hungry as a miner underground
Meaning: Exhausted hunger
In a Sentence: He came out of the basement hungry as a miner.
Other Ways to Say: Deep hunger, hard-earned appetite
32. Hungry as a runner after a race
Meaning: Earned hunger
In a Sentence: He ran five miles and was hungry as a runner.
Other Ways to Say: Post-workout craving, energy hunger
33. Hungry as a chef tasting nothing
Meaning: Surrounded by food but craving
In a Sentence: He cooked all day and was hungry as a chef.
Other Ways to Say: Food tease, smell-induced hunger
34. Hungry as a ghost
Meaning: Haunting need for food
In a Sentence: He looked pale and hungry as a ghost.
Other Ways to Say: Empty, fading energy
35. Hungry as a volcano before eruption
Meaning: Intense and building hunger
In a Sentence: He was hungry as a volcano about to erupt.
Other Ways to Say: Explosive hunger, overwhelming craving
36. Hungry as a bat at sunset
Meaning: Ready for the night feast
In a Sentence: She felt hungry as a bat flying into the night.
Other Ways to Say: Nighttime craving, active hunger
37. Hungry as a race car on empty
Meaning: Needing fuel desperately
In a Sentence: My stomach was hungry as a race car on empty.
Other Ways to Say: Empty tank, must eat
38. Hungry as thunder before a storm
Meaning: Loud and noticeable hunger
In a Sentence: His stomach growled hungry as thunder.
Other Ways to Say: Rumbling hunger, stormy need
39. Hungry as an artist for inspiration
Meaning: Passionate hunger
In a Sentence: He was hungry as an artist—only for food.
Other Ways to Say: Creative craving, poetic hunger
40. Hungry as a child in a candy store
Meaning: Eager and overexcited
In a Sentence: She was hungry as a child in a candy shop.
Other Ways to Say: Craving sweets, overjoyed hunger
41. Hungry as a moth to a flame
Meaning: Drawn helplessly to food
In a Sentence: I was hungry as a moth to that fresh pizza.
Other Ways to Say: Irresistible craving
42. Hungry as fire for wood
Meaning: Consuming everything
In a Sentence: He ate like fire eats wood—hungry and wild.
Other Ways to Say: Devouring hunger, consuming
43. Hungry as a frog in drought
Meaning: Rare and painful hunger
In a Sentence: He was hungry as a frog in a dry pond.
Other Ways to Say: Starved, uncommon craving
44. Hungry as a squirrel before winter
Meaning: Urgent to eat and store
In a Sentence: She ate nuts like a squirrel before winter.
Other Ways to Say: Preparing, stuffing appetite
45. Hungry as wind in empty fields
Meaning: Endless hunger
In a Sentence: I felt hungry as wind—restless and searching.
Other Ways to Say: Bottomless pit, endless craving
46. Hungry as a drum needing rhythm
Meaning: Hollow and echoing hunger
In a Sentence: His belly was hungry as a drum needing beat.
Other Ways to Say: Hollow, echoing emptiness
47. Hungry as a moonless wolf
Meaning: Savage and alone in hunger
In a Sentence: He looked hungry as a wolf in the night.
Other Ways to Say: Solitary craving, wild hunger
48. Hungry as a fish in dry sand
Meaning: Out of place and needing food
In a Sentence: I felt hungry as a fish on dry land.
Other Ways to Say: Misplaced craving, desperate need
49. Hungry as a planet without a sun
Meaning: Emptiness that can’t be filled
In a Sentence: His face was hungry as a dark, cold planet.
Other Ways to Say: Cosmic craving, infinite hunger
50. Hungry as the sea for ships
Meaning: Always wanting more
In a Sentence: She was hungry as the sea, never satisfied.
Other Ways to Say: Greedy hunger, bottomless appetite
