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

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The talk has ceased, but a successful acquisition of Greenland could whet his appetite anew.

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As the showdown with Cook unfolded, markets barely reacted, and Senate Republicans showed little appetite to confront the president.

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Strong appetite for bank bonds has led to low new issue premiums, they say.

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Those uncertainties are holding back investment and cutting consumers’ appetite to spend, keeping a lid on economic growth in the eurozone.

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“I think there’s an audience out there with a real appetite for stories, events and experiences tailored specifically to them,” says Langley.

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