Synonyms for

Cravings

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

Definition

A strong desire or longing for something.

Synonyms & similar words

hunger lust crave thirst craving starve yearnings longings desires hankerings appetites urges wants itches thirsts passions crushes obsessions fancies whims fetishes addictions compulsions impulses instincts inclinations

Synonyms by register

Formal

desire longing appetite yearning

Informal

hankering jonesing itch urge

Literary

ache lust craving

Antonyms

disinterest aversion indifference abstinence repugnance dislike

Common collocations

  • intense cravings
  • food cravings
  • sugar cravings
  • cravings for chocolate
  • sudden cravings
  • manage cravings
  • control cravings
  • reduce cravings

Word family

noun craving
verb crave

Usage note

Cravings often refer to a strong desire for food, but can also apply to other strong desires. 'Jonesing' is a very informal slang term.

Example sentences

  1. My sister has cravings for pickles when she's pregnant.
  2. I always have cravings for pizza on Friday nights.
  3. His cravings for adventure led him to travel the world.
  4. I get cravings for ice cream when it's hot outside.
  5. Her cravings for attention often get in the way of her relationships.

Quotes

  • When a craving doesn't end, you crave more and more, like a drug.
  • Cravings can be hard to ignore.
  • Cravings are not always a sign that our body needs something.

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