Synonyms for

Appetite

Verb / ˈæpʌˌtaɪt / Another word for appetite — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The desire to eat or drink something.

Synonyms & similar words

appetence appetency hunger craving thirst longing yearning itch want need urge crave covetousness greediness voracity gluttony edacity ravenousness famishment starvation

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire craving inclination longing

Informal

hunger jonesing urge hankering

Literary

ardor zeal passion

Antonyms

disinterest aversion loathing repugnance indifference disgust

Common collocations

  • healthy appetite
  • voracious appetite
  • reduce appetite
  • stimulate appetite
  • lose appetite
  • increase appetite
  • appetite for knowledge
  • appetite for destruction

Word family

noun appetite
adjective appetitive

Usage note

While 'appetite' often refers to hunger for food, it can also describe a strong desire or liking for something abstract, such as knowledge or success.

Example sentences

  1. My appetite is usually bigger in the morning than in the evening.
  2. I have no appetite because I'm sick.
  3. When I go to the beach, I always have an appetite for seafood.
  4. I wish I could control my appetite, I always eat too much.
  5. After my workout, my appetite increases.

Quotes

  • A good appetite is a blessing of God.
  • Appetite comes with eating.
  • The appetite grows with eating.

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