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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Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Some candidate narratives also push back on the article’s suggestion that voters have little appetite for ideological confrontation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The Emirates has long had a high appetite for risk and a willingness to use military power to advance its interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

GLP-1 is just one of more than 30 hormones in the gut which we all produce naturally and which helps regulate the appetite.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Even with a special treat like that, my raging appetite didn't subside.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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