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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"You thought if for some reason Larry wasn't able possibly to continue, you do wonder would they have had the same appetite they obviously have at the moment."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

While investors’ appetite for space has grown in recent years, NASA, through its contracts, remains a major backer of everything from satellite makers to launch companies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The fund’s success suggests investor appetite for private credit despite Wall Street concerns and record withdrawals from other funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Just listening to him made me lose my appetite.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

appetite

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