CEFR B1

appetite

noun

Meaning

A strong desire or liking for something, especially food.

Examples

He has a healthy appetite for life and new experiences.
The spicy food really whetted my appetite.

Synonyms: hunger, liking, craving, desire, inclination

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appetite (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/

Definition

A strong desire or liking for something, especially food.

Examples

He has a healthy appetite for life and new experiences.
The spicy food really whetted my appetite.

How to Use appetite

appetite for (prepositional phrase): A strong desire for something. — "He has an appetite for knowledge."

Synonyms of appetite

Words with a similar meaning to appetite:

hunger
liking
craving
desire
inclination

Antonyms of appetite

Words with the opposite meaning to appetite:

aversion
dislike

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