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Appetite

/ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Desire to eat food or consume drink.

📖 Definitions of "Appetite"

noun
  1. 1

    Desire to eat food or consume drink.

  2. 2

    Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.

  3. 3

    The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.

    "appetite for reading"

🔄 Synonyms of "Appetite"

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WordDefinition
appetencenounThe state or action of desiring or craving.
appetencynounStrong desire; craving; powerful instinct.

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appetencynounStrong desire; craving; powerful instinct.
appetencenounThe state or action of desiring or craving.
hungryAffected by hunger; having the physical need for food.
hungernounA need or compelling desire for food.
flavournounBritish standard spelling of flavor.
flavornounThe quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.
tastenounOne of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
thirstynoun(usually in the plural) One who is thirsty (for a drink, sex, alcohol, etc.).
starvationnounA condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.
lustnounA feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
greednounA selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
gustonounEnthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
excitementnoun(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
starveverb(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
eagernessnounThe state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
enthusiasmnounIntensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
eatingnounThe act of ingesting food.
faminenoun(uncountable) Extreme shortage of food in a region.
infatuationnounAn immensely strong love or sexual attraction.
anxietynounAn unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

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