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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The rush to go public underscores a broader push by Chinese AI companies to tap buoyant investor appetite while market conditions remain favorable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Obesity jabs curb appetite and make you feel fuller for longer, so you eat much less and shed weight.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Voters want change,” she noted, “but it doesn’t appear right now that there has been an appetite for a major shift in the ideology of the city or the state.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

To help diners work up an appetite before the game, Kieran is setting up goals in the lush grounds surrounding the castle.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Morning finally came, and I fixed myself some breakfast and coffee; though I have no appetite I must eat.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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