Appetite: meaning, definitions and examples

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appetite

 

[ หˆรฆpษชtaษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of hunger

Appetite is the desire to eat food, triggered by a feeling of hunger. It is controlled by a complex interaction between the digestive system, hormones, and the brain. Appetite can vary depending on factors such as stress, emotions, and medical conditions.

Synonyms

craving, desire for food, hunger

Examples of usage

  • My appetite is usually bigger in the morning.
  • Stress can sometimes suppress my appetite.
  • She has a healthy appetite for fruits and vegetables.
Context #2 | Noun

liking for something

Appetite can also refer to a liking or preference for something, not just food. It can be used in contexts such as having an appetite for adventure, an appetite for knowledge, or an appetite for success.

Synonyms

enthusiasm, liking, passion

Examples of usage

  • She has an insatiable appetite for adventure.
  • I have a strong appetite for learning new languages.

Translations

Translations of the word "appetite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apetite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Appetit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nafsu makan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฟะตั‚ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ apetyt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸๆฌฒ (ใ—ใ‚‡ใใ‚ˆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท appรฉtit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apetito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iลŸtah

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹์š• (sikyok)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู‡ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chuลฅ k jรญdlu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chuลฅ do jedla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŸๆฌฒ (shรญyรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ apetit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ matarlyst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ะฑะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸtah

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apetito

Etymology

The word 'appetite' originated from the Latin word 'appetitus', which means 'desire, longing'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of appetite has been essential for human survival, driving the search for food and sustenance throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,767 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.