Definition Synonyms
Definition of appetite - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
hungerdesire for food or drink
- His appetite grew as he smelled the fresh pie..
2.
desirestrong desire or eagerness for something
- He has an appetite for adventure and new experiences.
Expressions with appetite
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extremely large desire for food
He had a monstrous appetite after the long hike.
diminished enthusiasm for eating
Her jaded appetite made her skip dinner.
strong desire to explore new experiences
She has an appetite for adventure, always seeking new challenges.
strong enthusiasm for living fully and energetically
She has an incredible appetite for life, always seeking new adventures.
reduce desire to eat by eating beforehand
Eating candy before dinner will spoil your appetite.
become hungry through physical activity
After the hike, we worked up an appetite.
desire to engage in risky activities
The investor's appetite for risk led to high returns.
desire increases as you get more of something
Appetite grows with eating when it comes to money.
having an unending desire for something specific
She has an insatiable appetite for adventure.
increase eagerness for food or drink
The aroma of baking bread whet an appetite.
stimulate hunger or desire for food
The aroma of baking bread whet my appetite.
stimulate interest or desire for something
The movie trailer whet the appetite for the full film.
strong desire to gain control or authority over others
His appetite for power led him to betray his friends.
strong desire to cause harm or damage
His appetite for destruction led him to vandalize the entire neighborhood.
control the urge to eat
He tried to curb the appetite by eating smaller portions.
want something very much or feel strong interest
She has an appetite for adventure.
strong desire for food
He always has a healthy appetite after a workout.
cause loss of desire to eat from unpleasant taste or smell
The smell will spoil her appetite.
no longer feel hungry
After the bad news, he lost his appetite.
level of interest in sex
Her sexual appetite decreased with age.
reduce desire to eat by eating too much
Eating candy before dinner can spoil appetite.
strong desire to achieve goals and be successful
Her appetite for success drove her to work tirelessly.
strong desire that cannot be satisfied
He has an insatiable appetite for adventure.
extremely strong hunger for food
He has a voracious appetite and eats five meals a day.
Origin of appetite
Latin, appetitus (desire)
Terms with appetite included in their meaning
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medical
the stomach, often related to appetite
food
appealing to the appetite through appearance or smell
food
appealing to the appetite through appearance or aroma
feeling
desire or appetite for something abstract
not eating
not want to eat or have no appetite
metaphor
eat a lot because of a very big appetite
appetite
cause strong desire or appetite for food or something appealing
appetite
cause someone to salivate
appetite
person with an insatiable appetite
biology
neurotransmitter affecting mood, appetite, and sleep
large appetite
wanting large amounts of food
appetite
strong craving for food after using cannabis
fulfillment
satisfy a desire or appetite fully
full feeling
fully satisfied, especially in appetite
appetite
have an appetite for something
proverb appetite
need makes simple things seem more pleasing
medical
general loss of appetite
appetite suppressant
causing a loss of appetite
weight control
drug that reduces appetite
pre-meal
wine served before a meal to stimulate appetite
loss of appetite
not wanting to eat, especially because of illness
medical
not eating normally or having reduced appetite
starter beverage
drink served to stimulate appetite
eating
eat something quickly and with great appetite
Examples of appetite in a sentence
After the hike, his appetite was enormous. Her appetite for knowledge is insatiable. The company has an appetite for innovation.
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- French:appétit, soif, ...
- German:Appetit, Verlangen, ...
- Italian:appetito, voglia, ...
- Spanish:gana, ...
- Portuguese:apetite, ânsia, ...
- Chinese:胃口, 渴望, ...
- Japanese:食欲, 欲望, ...
- Arabic:شَهِيَّة, شَغَف, ...
- Hebrew:תֵּאָבוֹן, תֵּיאָבוֹן, ...
- Russian:аппетит, стремление, ...
- Ukrainian:голод, прагнення, ...
- Hindi:भूख, लालसा, ...
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