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

Meta is both a collaborator on the chip and an initial customer, demonstrating the company’s “ravenous appetite for AI chips,” as White put it.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Felix got the fried shrimp even though he didn't have an appetite.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

appetite

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