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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The buzz has spurred faster AI adoption in China and boosted investor appetite for the country’s homegrown startups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

"Barring a massive increase in Australian defence expenditure, for which there is little political appetite, facilitating greater US investment in Australian real estate is widely considered to be the most prudent approach to take."

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

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

Analysts reckon that market appetite for risk has surged at this week’s open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

She’d cooked my favorite meal of salmon and rice that evening, but I had no appetite.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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