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appetite

American  
[ap-i-tahyt] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪt /

noun

  1. a desire for food or drink.

    I have no appetite for lunch today.
    Synonyms:
    thirst, hunger, longing
    Antonyms:
    satiety

  2. a desire to satisfy any bodily need or craving.

    Synonyms:
    wish, inclination, hunger, longing
    Antonyms:
    satiety

  3. a desire or liking for something; fondness; taste.

    an appetite for power; an appetite for pleasure.
    Synonyms:
    zest, gusto, relish, thirst, hunger, longing
    Antonyms:
    satiety
appetite British  
/ əˈpɛtɪtɪv, ˈæpɪˌtaɪtɪv, ˈæpɪˌtaɪt /

noun

  1. a desire for food or drink

  2. a desire to satisfy a bodily craving, as for sexual pleasure

  3. (usually foll by for) a desire, liking, or willingness

    a great appetite for work
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
appetite Idioms  

  1. see whet one's appetite

Other Word Forms

  • appetitive adjective

Etymology

Origin of appetite

1275–1325; Middle English appetit (< Anglo-French ) < Latin appetītus natural desire, equivalent to appetī- (variant stem of appetere; appetence ) + -tus suffix of v. action

Example Sentences

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Some in the market also worry that big Japanese life insurers and pension funds will decide that yields are sufficiently attractive at home, damping their appetite for bonds issued in the U.S. and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Falling interest rates tend to boost investors’ appetite for risk assets like stocks, Hirsch said.

From MarketWatch

At the same time, margin debt continues to climb, reaching levels not seen in years, a sign of elevated leverage and risk appetite rather than abundant dry powder.

From Barron's

Now, a merger with a fusion-energy company aims to capitalize on the latest sizzling—and speculative—market: the AI boom’s insatiable appetite for power.

From The Wall Street Journal

If after the Christmas feast you still have appetite for a sweet treat you'll be glad to hear that Christmas pudding and mince pies are cheaper this year.

From BBC

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