1
as in hunger
a need or desire for food
don't eat before dinner, as it will spoil your appetite
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in craving
a strong wish for something
an appetite for adventure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in liking
positive regard for something
he has expensive appetites
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
an athlete with an appetite for in-your-face competition
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appetite
Meanwhile, India will continue to grow as a key emerging market, spurred by rising affluence and a growing appetite for luxury goods.
—
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
With any luck, his appetite should return once the nominations are announced.
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The greed machine has already taken over the health care and banking industries and that success has wetted their appetites to rip off even more Americans.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Those numbers, reflecting investors’ appetite for sports teams, are resetting the hockey market after the Ottawa Senators sold for $950 million, or 7.4 times revenue, last year—and after the Pittsburgh Penguins sold for $875 million (4.7x) in 2021.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for appetite 
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
With any luck, his appetite should return once the nominations are announced.
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Jan. 2025
The greed machine has already taken over the health care and banking industries and that success has wetted their appetites to rip off even more Americans.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Those numbers, reflecting investors’ appetite for sports teams, are resetting the hockey market after the Ottawa Senators sold for $950 million, or 7.4 times revenue, last year—and after the Pittsburgh Penguins sold for $875 million (4.7x) in 2021.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for appetite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appetite
Noun
-
My prediction is that the Celtics will win back-to-back titles and not have the same hunger to begin next season.James L. Edwards III, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Humanitarian aid dwindles, prices soar, and hunger tightens its grip.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Fans with a fried chicken craving outside of Florida can turn their attention to McDonald's.Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
-
The state of New York — which spent the most on treatment — allocated about $22 million of that for programs that make the gold standard for care as easy as possible for patients: providing same-day prescriptions for buprenorphine, a medication that decreases cravings for opioids.Aneri Pattani, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking.Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
-
Bake 12 minutes, turn each date over, and continue baking 10 to 12 minutes more or until bacon is crisp to your liking.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Excessive loss of fluids can lead to dehydration and contribute to symptoms like thirst, fatigue, and headache.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
-
From my own observations, the enthusiasm and thirst of procurement professionals to learn and apply innovative practices from procurement was unmatched in 2024.Bruno Gralpois, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
In a state of unimaginable desperation, Islam and his family would also turn to water, gulping it in desperate attempts to fill their stomachs.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
-
This can result in upset stomach, nausea, and stomach pain.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
And yet, people tend to explain their habitual behavior by appealing to their goals and desires.Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Of course, some variations are warranted based on the patient’s needs and desires, but unwarranted variation leads to errors and unpredictable outcomes.Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Americas is one of a number of recent natural history epics to draw A-list talent, with the likes of Paul Rudd and Benedict Cumberbatch also getting in on the act of late.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Tindall’s cousin-in-law Kate Middleton often wears suited attire for certain daytime royal engagements, including looks designed by the likes of Roland Mouret.Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
-
On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.Melissa Fleur Afshar, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near appetite
Cite this Entry
“Appetite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appetite. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share