Synonyms for

Craving

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

Definition

A strong desire for something.

Synonyms & similar words

hunger lust thirst starve crave desire longing yearning hunger thirst itch urge need appetite passion obsession compulsion crush fancy infatuation lust greed covetousness aspiration dream

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire longing yearning appetite

Informal

hankering jonesing itch urge

Literary

ache lust pining

Antonyms

dislike aversion indifference abstinence satisfaction contentment repugnance

Common collocations

  • intense craving
  • strong craving
  • craving for
  • craving satisfaction
  • food craving
  • sugar craving
  • craving attention

Word family

noun craving
verb crave

Usage note

Craving often implies a strong, sometimes uncontrollable, desire, particularly for food or substances. It can also be used more broadly for any intense longing.

Example sentences

  1. I have a craving for pizza tonight.
  2. Her cravings for sweets were hard to resist.
  3. He couldn't resist the craving for adventure.
  4. My craving for caffeine is strong in the morning.
  5. She had a sudden craving for ice cream.

Quotes

  • "I've got a craving for a burger," said Max.
  • "My biggest craving is for a good book and a cup of tea," said Emma.
  • "The craving for love is the most important and powerful need of all human beings," said Elizabeth Kubler-Ross.

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