Hunger & Appetite: English Vocabulary List

Explore 7 English words about hunger & appetite with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.

7 words English Proverbs: Daily Life
hunger is the (best|finest) sauce /hˈʌŋɡɚɹ ɪz ðə bˈɛst fˈaɪnəst sˈɔːs/ sentence

used to imply that hunger can enhance the flavor of food, making it more enjoyable and satisfying

"When you are hungry, everything tastes good — hunger is the best sauce."

"After a long day with no break, even the plain sandwich tasted wonderful — hunger is the best sauce."

hunger drives the wolf out of the wood /hˈʌŋɡɚ dɹˈaɪvz ðə wˈʊlf ˌaʊɾəv ðə wˈʊd/ sentence

used to imply that necessity can be a powerful motivator, driving individuals to take action they might not otherwise consider

"Necessity motivates action."

"Hunger drives the wolf out of the wood, forcing it to seek sustenance in unfamiliar territory."

a hungry belly has no ears /ɐ hˈʌŋɡɹi bˈɛli hɐz nˈoʊ ˈɪɹz/ sentence

used to imply that when a person is hungry or in need, they are less likely to listen to reason or advice

"Hungry people don't listen."

"A hungry belly has no ears; when desperate, one cannot be reasoned with effectively."

a growing youth has a wolf in his belly /ɐ ɡɹˈoʊɪŋ jˈuːθ hɐz ɐ wˈʊlf ɪn hɪz bˈɛli/ sentence

used to imply that young people have a strong appetite and need plenty of food and nutrition to support their physical and mental growth and development

"Teenagers eat much."

"A growing youth has a wolf in his belly, constantly demanding nourishment for rapid development."

a hungry man is an angry man /ɐ hˈʌŋɡɹi mˈæn ɪz ɐn ˈæŋɡɹi mˈæn/ sentence

used to imply that hunger can affect a person's mood or behavior and that being hungry for an extended period can lead to frustration and anger

"Hungry people get angry."

"A hungry man is an angry man, his irritability escalating with every passing moment without food."

an army marches on its stomach /ɐn ˈɑːɹmi mˈɑːɹtʃᵻz ˌɑːn ɪts stˈʌmək/ sentence

used to highlight the essential role of sufficient food and nourishment in enabling soldiers or workers to perform effectively and achieve success

"Army needs food."

"An army marches on its stomach, requiring ample provisions to maintain morale and fighting strength."

hunger finds no fault with cookery /hˈʌŋɡɚ fˈaɪndz nˈoʊ fˈɑːlt wɪð kˈʊkɚɹi/ sentence

used to imply that when a person is very hungry, they will eat whatever food is available, regardless of its quality or taste

"Hunger eats anything."

"Hunger finds no fault with cookery; even the simplest fare is welcomed when one is starving."

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