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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One surprising finding involved FGF21, a hormone previously believed to be central to protein appetite in mammals.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Fifa has regularly talked up the demand for tickets, with Fifa president Gianni Infantino defending the cost by saying they reflect the public's "absolutely crazy" appetite for the summer tournament.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“The question is what is the appetite for raising the rates.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It is the latest in a string of defence industry share offerings as companies seek to cash in on growing investor appetite for the sector.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Funny how distress takes away one’s appetite for real food, but when sweets are involved, all bets are off.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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