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

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

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

She’d cooked my favorite meal of salmon and rice that evening, but I had no appetite.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

appetite

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