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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Over the next few weeks, Roo became sleepy and lost his appetite.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Brands, and Starbucks are more vulnerable to a slowdown in franchisee appetite for new stores, according to Barish.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Hopes for further talks spurred appetite for risky assets and eased concerns over crude supply disruptions in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Against that backdrop, the Fed has held interest rates steady at its last two meetings, and officials have signaled little appetite to cut.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The sounds and smells have quashed my appetite.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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