appetite

[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /

NOUN

desire for food, worldly goods

Synonyms

STRONGEST

craving demand fondness greed hunger inclination longing lust passion penchant propensity stomach taste thirst weakness willingness yearning zeal zest

STRONG

appetence appetency gluttony hankering itch liking proclivity ravenousness relish urge voracity yen

WEAK

appetition big eyes soft spot sweet tooth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy disinclination dislike hate hatred indifference lethargy

WEAK

antipathy aversion disgust distaste loathing repulsion revulsion

Example Sentences

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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

—Bitcoin rose as risk appetite improved after the U.S. and Iran announced an interim peace deal on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

But it was bouncing back alongside a broader return of risk appetite after the U.S. and Iran struck an interim peace deal on Sunday.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

For investors, the historic $75 billion offering shows that appetite for big, speculative growth stories remains strong.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 14, 2026

Felix got the fried shrimp even though he didn't have an appetite.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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