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

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Now, a merger with a fusion-energy company aims to capitalize on the latest sizzling—and speculative—market: the AI boom’s insatiable appetite for power.

From The Wall Street Journal

If after the Christmas feast you still have appetite for a sweet treat you'll be glad to hear that Christmas pudding and mince pies are cheaper this year.

From BBC

Improving risk appetite for local Malaysian assets amid a resilient economic outlook and year-end window dressing may provide a supportive tone for the vegetable oil, according to Kenanga Futures in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, the appetite regulating protein did not respond as effectively.

From Science Daily

There was one sign of risk appetite in the IPO market.

From Barron's

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