Definitions and Examples of hunger, appetite, craving
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A strong desire or need for food.
Example
After skipping breakfast, he felt a pang of hunger in his stomach.
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread whetted his appetite.
An intense desire for something, often food or drink.
Example
She had a craving for chocolate cake and couldn't resist ordering a slice.
Key Differences: hunger vs appetite vs craving
- 1Hunger is a physical sensation that signals the need for food.
- 2Appetite is a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, often stimulated by the sight or smell of food.
- 3Craving is an intense desire for a specific food or drink, often unrelated to hunger or appetite.
Effective Usage of hunger, appetite, craving
- 1Food and Nutrition: Use these antonyms to describe different states of hunger and appetite.
- 2Health and Wellness: Incorporate these words in discussions about healthy eating habits and food cravings.
- 3Cooking and Cuisine: Utilize these antonyms to describe the sensory experience of food and cooking.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of satiation describe different states of wanting or needing food. Hunger is a physical sensation, appetite is a natural desire, and craving is an intense desire for a specific food or drink. Use these words in discussions about food and nutrition, health and wellness, and cooking and cuisine.
