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hungriness vs desire

desire vs hungriness

hungriness and desire both are nouns.

hungriness is not a verb while desire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hungriness Yes No No No
desire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, desire is a hypernym of hungriness; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than hungriness:
  • hungriness: strong desire for something (not food or drink)
  • desire: an inclination to want things
As nouns, desire is a hypernym of hungriness; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than hungriness:
  • hungriness: prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
  • desire: the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
hungriness (noun) desire (noun)
strong desire for something (not food or drink) an inclination to want things
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation something that is desired
hungriness (verb) desire (verb)
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between hungriness and desire

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