Cravening: meaning, definitions and examples

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cravening

 

[ หˆkreษช.vษ™n.ษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

desire, craving

Cravening refers to an intense and often uncontrolled desire for something. This term typically describes a strong yearning or longing that can be associated with physical or emotional needs. It is often used in a context where the desire feels overpowering, leading to a sense of helplessness. This craving can pertain to substances, experiences, or even emotional states. It highlights a depth of need, illustrating how such longings can drive behavior.

Synonyms

desire, hankering, longing, yearning.

Examples of usage

  • She felt a cravening for chocolate after dinner.
  • His cravening for adventure took him to distant lands.
  • There was a cravening for connection in the crowd of strangers.
  • The cravening for recognition motivated him to work harder.

Translations

Translations of the word "cravening" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cobiรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kerinduan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะดะพะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผฤ…dza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธ‡ๆœ› (katsubou)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convoitise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ansia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arzu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ง (galmang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุบู (shaghaf)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ touha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tรบลพba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธดๆœ› (kฤ›wร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrepenenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐาฃัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (moแนญadeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™srษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ansia

Etymology

The term 'cravening' is derived from the Old English word 'crฤwen' meaning 'to crave' or 'to demand.' It is formed by combining the root 'crave' with the suffix '-ing' which is commonly used to denote an ongoing action or state. The word has evolved to signify a deep, often insatiable desire and has been used in various literary contexts to express emotional and physical needs. Over time, as the understanding of human desires has deepened, 'cravening' has come to encapsulate not just a simple craving, but a more profound struggle against such desires, reflecting the complexity of human emotions.