APPETENT Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

appetent

adjective

Definition of appetent

as in longing

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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

Eventually, in 1914, Jo succeeded in publishing Vincent’s letters in an ambitious three-volume book, which today is considered one of the most revealing and important works of art history.

— Joan Martelli, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
One of France’s most eminent men of letters, Jean d’Ormesson is on excellent form in this ambitious historical novel.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 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

Yet Before Hollywood became obsessed with Curry Barker, Markiplier opened the year in a submarine full of blood.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026
There are many ways to become obsessed with life’s frame rate, with the varying speed of an action and the way that time can be sliced or spun in the presentation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of obsessed

Adjective

With Heather finally in a happy relationship, perhaps others had to sacrifice theirs to keep the balance.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
The report also highlights interest in happy-hour dining and value-focused restaurant experiences, suggesting diners want memorable outings without necessarily paying for a full dinner.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of happy

Adjective

Inside the arena, a large American flag had been hung up to cover an empty seating area.

— Austin Elias-de Jesus, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
Nickelodeon may have canceled its stop-motion animated The Tiny Chef Show last year, but Chef hasn’t hung up his tiny knives.

— Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

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