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
  • The last person who admitted a mistake or proposed something uncertain and ambitious.
    — Daniela Landherr, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Despite the unlikely duo closing in, the crime ring pushes past their limits, putting everything on the line for their beliefs — and their most ambitious heist yet.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 July 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
  • Maher concluded his acceptance by noting that he’s never been too obsessed with collecting awards hardware.
    — Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026
  • Beyond its cult favorite status elsewhere, our shopping team remains collectively obsessed.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026
Definition of obsessed
Adjective
  • The shorts are nice and loose, with a bottom layer to keep everything covered up, and pockets to keep me happy.
    — Laurie Lyons-Makaimoku, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • But, if the bride and groom were happy with how the day went, that’s probably all that matters in the long run.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 July 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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