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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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Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Whose appetite for pain is strong enough to win the job?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"You thought if for some reason Larry wasn't able possibly to continue, you do wonder would they have had the same appetite they obviously have at the moment."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While investors’ appetite for space has grown in recent years, NASA, through its contracts, remains a major backer of everything from satellite makers to launch companies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Do you mind terribly if we don’t stay? I seem to have lost my appetite and I don’t think I can sit still to watch you two eat a whole meal.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.