appetite

[ˈæpɪtaɪt]

appetite Definition

a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Using appetite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appetite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I have a big appetite today.

  • Example

    The smell of the food whetted my appetite.

  • Example

    She lost her appetite after hearing the bad news.

  • Example

    He has an insatiable appetite for adventure.

appetite Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for appetite

Phrases with appetite

  • work up an appetite

    to do physical activity that makes you feel hungry

    Example

    After hiking for hours, we worked up quite an appetite.

  • to not feel hungry or have a desire to eat

    Example

    I have no appetite when I'm feeling sick.

  • whet someone's appetite

    to make someone interested in or excited about something

    Example

    The trailer for the new movie really whetted my appetite.

Origins of appetite

from Latin 'appetitus', meaning 'desire for something'

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Summary: appetite in Brief

The term 'appetite' [ˈæpɪtaɪt] refers to a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food. It can be used to describe a physical sensation or a figurative desire, as in 'He has an insatiable appetite for adventure.' Phrases like 'work up an appetite' and 'whet someone's appetite' use 'appetite' to denote hunger or interest, respectively.

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