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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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Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Whose appetite for pain is strong enough to win the job?

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

He also noted that there seems to be “virtually no appetite from customers or partners to move away from JFrog,” which helps companies manage and update software.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Cultural and political norms limit the appetite for securities investment, says Johann Scholtz, European bank analyst at Morningstar.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

My stomach is now gurgling, and I’ve completely lost my appetite.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.