appetitive

American  

[ap-i-tahy-tiv] / ˈæp ɪˌtaɪ tɪv /

adjective

1. pertaining to appetite.

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Etymology

Origin of appetitive

First recorded in 1570–80; appetite + -ive

Example Sentences

In a household filled with impulsive, appetitive childishness, Kimberly, who has to feed Pattie her morning cereal because both her arms are in casts, is the adult by default.

From New York Times • Dec. 8, 2021

“From then until now, Phair insists on her right to be seen as, and takes the considerable risk to be seen as, a messy, complete, appetitive, responsible human being,” our reviewer, Stacey D’Erasmo, writes.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2019

“I believe there remains eternal appetitive for original, vibrant, creative theatrical storytelling.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2019

But whereas both figures are spiteful, lumpy, appetitive, status-obsessed, entitled, ill-tempered, conniving, and at best semicompetent, the Old Boy—however absurd he first seems—has real power.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2018

“And it’s a temptation for any intelligent person, and especially for perfectionists such as the ancients and ourselves, to try to murder the primitive, emotive, appetitive self. But that is a mistake.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt