appetite

Noun

Meaning

The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

Desire for, or relish of, food or drink; hunger.

Tendency; appetency.

The thing desired.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

appetency desire passion longing craving jones need interest gluttony animalism degustation taste preference stomach famine

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Antonyms

galaxy repulsion malice loathing detestation opposition

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Hypernyms

craving

Hyponyms

stomach sweet tooth

Phrases with the word

poor appetite whet one's appetite appetite comes with eating little appetite decreased appetite having an excessive appetite for food

Examples

an appetite for life Source: Internet

the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible Source: Internet

A better-than-forecast number would be a positive for risk appetite. Source: Internet

Antoinette McKeown, Sport NI CEO, said: “There is a huge appetite across sports; athletes, coaches, fans and spectators to return to sport and many sports are actively planning how to implement the first step on this pathway. Source: Internet

A debate has begun over whether insurers’ appetite should keep rising along with the risks. Source: Internet

A loss of appetite and unexplained weight loss tend to be signs that the body isn't working properly - it's trying to conserve energy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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