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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Sarit Zehavi, a reserve lieutenant-colonel, told AFP that most Israelis have little appetite for a return to Lebanon.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

But most analysts believe that relief the war is over can further energize risk appetite.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The two squirrels thanked her politely and set to with an appetite.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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