hearty appetite

noun

: a strong interest in and desire to eat well
All of the children have hearty appetites.

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Recent Examples on the Web A half-century later, with over 100 credits on his resume, Testi remains active and game for parts that utilize his still stunning looks and hearty appetite for performing. Cillea Houghton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2023

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“Hearty appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearty%20appetite. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

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