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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Strong U.S. economic data overnight supported risk appetite despite the Middle East conflict remaining uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, serving Big Tech’s voracious appetite for AI computing doesn’t come cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asian equities rebounded Thursday morning following Wednesday’s selloff as appetite for risky assets improved on the back of strong U.S. economic data released overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal

But it's perhaps a fight with Verstappen that whets the appetite most.

From BBC

This summer’s World Cup, co-hosted with Mexico and Canada, will provide an expected boost to tourism—and also a test of foreigners’ appetite to visit the U.S. after a tense year.

From The Wall Street Journal

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