APPETITE


Meaning of APPETITE in English

n. Function: noun

1 a natural enjoyment of food FF1C; all fell to with a hearty appetite FF1E;

Synonyms: appetence, stomach, taste

Related Words: gluttony, greed, hunger, voracity; epicurism, gourmandise

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Synonyms: DESIRE 1, appetition, craving, itch, lust, passion, urge

Related Words: cupidity, greed, urgency

Contrasted Words: abnegation, asceticism, renunciation, self-denial; distaste, revulsion

3 an attraction toward something FF1C; had a great appetite for gossip FF1E;

Synonyms: fondness, inclination, liking, soft spot, taste, weakness

Related Words: bent, bias, flair, leaning, penchant, proclivity, propensity

Contrasted Words: disinclination, dislike, distaste; disinterest, unconcern

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.