Synonyms of appetites

appetites

noun

plural of appetite

as in likings

positive regard for something

he has expensive appetites

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likings
• likes
• cravings
• tastes
• enthusiasms
• thirsts
• desires
• preferences
• passions
• tendencies
• partialities
• longings
• fancies
• relishes
• uses
• interests
• prejudices
• loves
• love affairs
• shines
• weaknesses
• favors
• teeth
• biases
• inclinations
• palates
• propensities
• yens
• leanings
• bents
• gustoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hatreds
• dislikes
• aversions
• distastes
• disgusts
• loathings
• mislikes
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of appetites

Even in cases in which the alliance could act collectively, such as through offensive cyber-operations, doing so requires consensus among 32 countries that have very different histories, domestic politics, and appetites for risk. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

Of note for more adventurous appetites are the oxtail and blue cheese pizza or Zambian whole bream fish. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Corporate-debt spreads have begun to rise in recent weeks from historically tight readings, as technology bond issuance and Treasury volatility combine to test investor risk appetites. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026

Walmart China, for instance, has shrunk portion sizes to match households’ smaller appetites. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Participating restaurants so far span Houston’s many diverse appetites and traditions. — Jody Schmal, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

The government, unable and unwilling to check their most voracious citizens and appetites, failed to tame the frontier. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

To satiate appetites, silver platters of sliders, sushi, and mini pigs in a blanket made their way around the room, as did little bathtubs filled with French fries—perhaps another clue for the upcoming series? — Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2026

Mazzagatti emphasized that decarbonization and energy security must reinforce each other, noting that modular nuclear power can support both legacy industrial plants and the soaring energy appetites of modern computing. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026