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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That’s why there is increasing appetite for laws banning social media for those under 16.

From The Wall Street Journal

Seeing him eat food from the garbage made her own stomach lurch, and her appetite disappeared.

From Literature

Maybe that would tempt Ma, because she had no appetite.

From Literature

People may eat differently, lose appetite or struggle to recall their usual diet.

From Science Daily

These medications reduce appetite, increase feelings of fullness, and help curb food cravings.

From Science Daily