APPETENCE Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

appetence

noun

Definition of appetence

as in zeal

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Noun

When none of the professors got back to her, Jamie’s initial zeal cooled.

— Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
In the changeover, local DJ and sound designer Max Ville helped customize a hi-fi lounge adjacent to the dining room, embodying Brock’s zeal for collectible vinyl.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of zeal

Noun

But Madeley wanted to make sure that was placed alongside Heumann’s joy, warmth, humor, and vulnerability.

— Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Unlike his ’80s productions, which sound understandably brittle by modern standards, the tracks Atkins dropped as Infiniti retain ample warmth and punch.

— Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Physical readiness is just as important as mental preparation, and Kubiak was confident the young quarterback had done enough work to be ready.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Emergency generators can operate up to 100 hours per calendar year for maintenance checks and readiness testing, and they can be operated up to 50 hours per year in non-emergency situations, according to IDEM.

— Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Nino accepted the challenge with gusto, unearthing oddities in the basement of the family’s home in the Hudson Valley, and foraging for foliage and flowers in the surrounding forest.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
In truth, a night that started with so much gusto fell a bit flat from City’s perspective.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of gusto

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