Definition of the word hungrily

The word "hungrily" has its roots in Old English. The adjective "hungrig" or "hungurig" was used to describe a person who was hungry or famished. This term is derived from the Old English words "hungr" meaning "hunger" and "-ig" a suffix used to form adjectives meaning "full of" or "characterized by". The word "hungrily" is considered a participle, with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb, indicating the manner in which something is done. So, "hungrily" means "in a hungry manner" or "characterized by hunger". The word has been in use since the 14th century and has retained its core meaning of describing a strong desire for food.