Definitions

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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Mounjaro and Wegovy - the UK's most popular weight-loss medications - work by mimicking a natural hormone, GLP-1, which regulates hunger, and those who use then say they find their appetite is reduced.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

It acts on receptors in the brain that control appetite, making people feel fuller, less hungry and crave food less.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The financing round more than doubled the startup’s valuation, underscoring investor appetite for the defense sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Investors regard Bloom’s solid oxide fuel cell as a robust source of power to sate data centers’ endless appetite.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The sounds and smells have quashed my appetite.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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