← BackshareGuessempty bellied/ˈɛmpti ˈbɛlid/adjectiveHaving an empty stomach; very hungry.He went to bed empty-bellied because there was no food in the house.The empty-bellied children lined up for their meal.After the long hike, we were all empty-bellied and ready for dinner.SynonymshungryravenousstarvingAntonymsfullstuffed