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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The markets economist expects much of Asia should to keep benefiting from a shift in U.S. demand away from China, and strong global appetite for artificial-intelligence related exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Let’s face it, though: Longer term, America’s growing appetite for fast-casual restaurant chains isn’t going anywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

This naturally occurring hormone, produced by endocrine cells in the intestines, suppresses appetite and slows stomach emptying.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rollout of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic stimulus package, aimed at easing the strain of rising living costs, could boost consumer appetite.

From The Wall Street Journal

The oilman’s deal appetite drew him to California.

From The Wall Street Journal

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