famished

Meanings

• adjective

  Extremely hungry; starving.

  - "The refugees were famished after days without food."
  - "The explorers were famished after their long journey."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈfæmɪʃt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=308872"

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with famished
gamished , jamished , tamished

---

Variants

List of all variants of famished that leads to same result
famished , famish , famishes , famishing , famishment , famishments

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English famisen, from Old French famiser, from fam, famme, hunger.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'famished' is often used in the context of survival situations, such as during natural disasters or wars.

2. The word 'famished' comes from the Old French word 'famiser', which means 'to make hungry'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. hunger: A feeling of discomfort, distress, or pain in the stomach caused by a lack of food.

2. starvation: The condition of extreme hunger leading to serious malnutrition and often death.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The term 'famished' is often used in literature and art to depict the suffering and desperation of individuals who have endured long periods without food. It is also used metaphorically to describe individuals who are emotionally or spiritually starved.

How to Memorize "famished"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with an empty stomach, sunken cheeks, and hollow eyes to remember the meaning of 'famished'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'famished' with images of starving individuals or empty plates to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Famine Affects Many Individuals Needing Energy' to remember the meaning of 'famished'.

---

Memorize "famished" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize famished is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.