Synonyms

craving

American

[krey-ving] / ˈkreɪ vɪŋ /

noun

great or eager desire; yearning.

craving British

/ ˈkreɪvɪŋ /

noun

an intense desire or longing

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Related Words

See desire.

Other Word Forms

cravingly adverb
cravingness noun
uncraving adjective
uncravingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of craving

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; crave, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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In flashbacks — Ambrine Trigo-Ouaked portrays the younger Alpha — we see glimpses of affection for his adoring niece, but Rahim illustrates that Amin’s debilitating craving will always be his principal love.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Brendan Vacation’s Deluxe Seaweed Experience is among the increasingly popular immersive culinary experiences guests are craving.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Meanwhile, Bron was craving a space where he could watch two or three games at once.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

"Most people would have retired whereas I've still got the fire in my belly and I'm craving the challenge."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

"An antojo is like a craving for something you have to eat."

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

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