🍽️appetite

noun
/ˈæpɪtaɪt/

Meaning

a natural desire for food; a strong desire for something
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example Sentences

After the long walk, I had a huge appetite.

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

Stress can reduce a person's appetite.

Example Expressions

whet the appetite

Synonyms

hunger, craving, desire, urge, longing, desire for food
Entry 1
hunger, craving, desire, urge, longing
Entry 2
hunger, craving, desire for food
Entry 3
hunger, craving, desire

Antonyms

satiety, aversion, fullness, loss of appetite, indifference
Entry 1
satiety, aversion
Entry 2
fullness, loss of appetite, satiety
Entry 3
satiety, aversion, indifference

Collocations

big appetite, healthy appetite, appetite for success

More Example Sentences

I have no appetite.

Nurse: How is your appetite?

They gradually learned how to control their appetite.

I have completely lost my appetite and cannot eat anything.

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