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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Spending at restaurants, which can be an early indicator of consumer appetite for discretionary purchases, rose 0.1% on the month.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But the clubs showed no appetite to move forward with the idea, fearful of the impact on the game for supporters as well as the cost of introducing it.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

They note that while geopolitical de-escalation has helped drive recent S&P 500 highs, appetite for artificial intelligence stocks also is returning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Brown’s success may also have been due to the growing public appetite for conspiracy theory.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

And judging from Nathan’s appetite, it was breakfast time.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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