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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None of that will probably spur much investor appetite for Japanese assets until the election, and beyond.

From Barron's

The city has topped for the second year running an annual index by the real estate firm Barnes, considered a reference to measure investor appetite in luxury properties.

From Barron's

Business investment in equipment and software was also strong, reflecting a growing appetite for technology such as artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch

There, they observed a local appetite for American-style pancakes and apple pie.

From The Wall Street Journal

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