appetite

noun

ˈa-pə-ˌtīt How to pronounce appetite (audio)
Definition of appetitenext
1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite

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2
as in craving
a strong wish for something an appetite for adventure

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3
as in liking
positive regard for something he has expensive appetites

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4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition

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Recent Examples of appetite The seasonal changes could involve sleep, mood, activity, appetite, weight or energy. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 One can treat it as an indelible feature of human psychology, an unavoidable by-product of our appetite for simplicity and affiliation. — Paul Bloom, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026 So is our appetite for stories, and the cliffhanger has been around since radio dramas. — Scott Schiller, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Several have already been snapped up by American VIP clients, underscoring the appetite for exceptional vintage pieces with a story to tell. — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for appetite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
  1. hunger
  2. craving
  3. liking
  4. thirst
  5. stomach
  6. desire
  7. like
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • From a child’s perspective, Wang captures the poverty, hunger, fear of exposure, and family dynamics deftly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026
  • This hunger for vengeance could not be dismissed as a normal feature of a healthy society.
    — Dominic Erdozain, Time, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of hunger
Noun
  • Ladybird Taco started with a breakfast craving, a homemade tortilla and a chance encounter that changed everything.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • And, later, a midnight snack of lobster rolls, hot dogs, and pizzas certainly quashed any late-night cravings.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of craving
Noun
  • Beige is a bit too basic for our liking, whereas camel brings cozy warmth and chic sophistication with its golden-brown undertones.
    — InStyle, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who’s had a game console and played Madden has arranged depth charts to their liking and made game-management decisions to feel like a head coach.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of liking
Noun
  • Unfortunately, despite a clear thirst for more from fans, Peacock’s prequel series Ted won’t return for a season 3.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bushby had a thirst for adventure, but his mission only came into focus when his father, Keith, sent him a birthday card in the mid-90s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • His family said Boling was shot twice, in the chest and stomach, as the confrontation escalated.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Symptoms can be severe stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea, which may be bloody, the health department said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of stomach
Noun
  • In the wake of tragedy and separation, she is lost, wary of the immensity and opacity of her desire; anger crouches inside her, too, a fact that her divorce made mercilessly clear to her.
    — Jamie Hood, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
  • These papers have hosted the voices of those who have parsed out the details of how Newsom’s across-the-board commutations are legally suspect in various ways, and indeed argued that Newsom is undermining the desires of Californians.
    — Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of desire
Noun
  • The post Welch read received over two million views and more than 200,000 likes, before the person who posted it made their account private.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Shannon said his Facebook post of the wind phone was shared nearly 1,000 times, received nearly 4,000 likes and had 174 comments.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of like
Noun
  • Splitter voiced consistent enthusiasm about Wilson’s growth from game to game.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Iommi’s key plans for his new lineup and record were to make sure the players brought a healthy dose of enthusiasm.
    — Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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