Craving: meaning, definitions and examples

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craving

 

[ ˈkreɪvɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

strong desire for something

Craving is a strong feeling of wanting something very much. It can be a desire for a specific type of food, a particular experience, or even an emotion.

Synonyms

desire, hunger, longing, urge

Examples of usage

  • I have a craving for chocolate right now.
  • She had a craving for adventure and decided to go skydiving.
Context #2 | Verb

feel a powerful desire for something

To crave means to have a strong desire or longing for something. It can be used to express a deep need or yearning for a particular thing.

Synonyms

hanker, long, pine, yearn

Examples of usage

  • I crave some peace and quiet after a long day.
  • She craved success and worked hard to achieve her goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "craving" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desejo

🇮🇳 लालसा

🇩🇪 Verlangen

🇮🇩 keinginan

🇺🇦 жага

🇵🇱 pragnienie

🇯🇵 渇望 (katsubō)

🇫🇷 envie

🇪🇸 antojo

🇹🇷 arzu

🇰🇷 갈망 (galmang)

🇸🇦 شهوة

🇨🇿 touha

🇸🇰 túžba

🇨🇳 渴望 (kěwàng)

🇸🇮 hrepenenje

🇮🇸 þrá

🇰🇿 құмарлық

🇬🇪 მონატრება

🇦🇿 arzu

🇲🇽 antojo

Etymology

The word 'craving' originated from the Old English word 'crafian', meaning 'to demand'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent a strong desire or longing for something. The concept of craving is deeply rooted in human nature, reflecting our innate desires and passions.

See also: craved.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,313, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.