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

Middle East peace hopes and stronger Chinese trade data supported risk appetite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

—Asian equities rose while oil fell on Tuesday amid hopes for further U.S.-Iran peace talks, spurring appetite for risky assets.

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

LIKES: Despite his small size, has a voracious appetite and once won a £20 bet by eating ten hot dogs in ten minutes.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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