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 equity markets largely retreated as escalating geopolitical and trade tensions damped investors’ risk appetite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Researchers say this approach improved blood sugar regulation and body composition in animal studies while avoiding several side effects often linked to GLP-1 therapies, including appetite suppression, muscle loss, and digestive issues.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

And there’s clear public appetite for solutions: Our research finds 95% of employees and employers agree that financial-services firms should provide more tailored financial-planning resources for caregivers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Bhima was known for having a ridiculously large appetite, being superstrong, and also having a temper.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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