appetent

adjective

Definition of appetentnext
as in longing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetent
  1. longing
  2. ambitious
  3. covetous
  4. obsessed
  5. happy
  6. hung up
Adjective
  • Werther, in his self-delusion, embodies another Goethean type, the longing man—ordinary, but convinced of the extraordinariness of his feelings.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of longing
Adjective
  • But now, as the sun poured through the third-floor atrium of the Bloom Center, Riley couldn’t help but point out the symbolism of such an ambitious undertaking actually coming to life.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • It was built in the 1920s, when Washington was transformed by ambitious construction projects, even as the nation grappled with political division, racial conflict and clashes between religion and secularism.
    — Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ambitious
Adjective
  • Starring Elordi and Barry Keoghan, Fennell’s dark comedy about class resentment and covetous destruction was sold on the promise of erotic excess.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Feb. 2026
  • For most players, that amount of storage is realistically enough for all but the most covetous data hoarders.
    — Matt Kamen, Wired News, 3 Aug. 2025
Definition of covetous
Adjective
  • Although my daughter became obsessed with Full House years ago, her experience was radically different from mine.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
  • In addition to these skincare classics, CVS also carries the beauty tools we’re all obsessed with, from gua sha stones to red light therapy devices.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of obsessed
Adjective
  • Consider swapping a meeting for an email, since smart adjustments keep your body and schedule happy and calm.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The paper’s star columnist, Mike Royko, who had made a similar move three years before, was happy to have her.
    — Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of happy
Adjective
  • Officers said a person called in the shooting and quickly hung up.
    — JT Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Family members were told Miller called 911 shortly after midnight, didn’t say anything and hung up.
    — Jessie Christopher Smith, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
Definition of hung up
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