ravenous meaning in Hindi

ravenous in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms

   What is the synonym of "Ravenous"?

   AHungryBSatisfiedCFullDThirsty
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Hungry

   Meaning: ravenous = extremely hungry, greedy for food *(अत्यंत भूखा, भूख से व्याकुल)*.
   hungry = wanting food *(भूखा)* — ravenous is simply a stronger degree of hungry.
   Why the others are wrong.
   • satisfied = content, having had enough *(संतुष्ट)* — an antonym.
   • full = having eaten enough, unable to eat more *(पेट भरा हुआ)* — also an antonym.
   • thirsty = needing a drink *(प्यासा)* — a different need altogether; ravenous is about food, not water.
   *Ravenous, voracious, famished — three words for one empty stomach.*

2. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Synonyms

   Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
   Ravenous

   AStarvedBFullCContentDSatiated
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Starved

   Explanation:
   Word Meaning:
   Ravenous means: extremely hungry; very eager for food or satisfaction
   (बहुत भूखा / तीव्र भूख महसूस करने वाला)
   🔍 Option-by-option analysis:
   A. Starved
   • ✅ Correct
   • Means extremely hungry (भूखा)
   • Closest in meaning to ravenous
   B. Full
   • ❌ Opposite in meaning
   • Means: having eaten enough (पूरा / भरा हुआ)
   C. Content
   • ❌ Incorrect
   • Means: satisfied (संतुष्ट)
   D. Satiated
   • ❌ Incorrect
   • Means: completely satisfied especially with hunger (तृप्त)
   • It's closer to an antonym of ravenous
   ✅ Final Answer: A. Starved

Examples

• “After the long trek, the hikers were ravenous.”

ravenous – questions

What is the meaning of ravenous in Hindi?

ravenous means “अत्यंत भूखा” in Hindi. In English: Extremely hungry; feeling a strong desire for something.

What are the synonyms of ravenous?

Synonyms of ravenous: famished, starving, voracious, hungry.

What is the opposite of ravenous?

Antonyms of ravenous: satisfied, full.

Has ravenous been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – ravenous has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2021 T-1.

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