Craving: meaning, definitions and examples

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craving

[ ˈkreɪvɪŋ ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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

ânsia
anseio

🇮🇳 लालसा

🇩🇪 Verlangen

Sehnsucht
Gelüst

🇮🇩 keinginan

🇺🇦 жага

пристрасть
бажання

🇵🇱 pragnienie

łaknienie
pożądanie

🇯🇵 渇望 (katsubō)

🇫🇷 envie

désir
fringale

🇪🇸 antojo

ansia
deseo

🇹🇷 arzu

istek
özlem

🇰🇷 갈망 (galmang)

🇸🇦 شهوة

🇨🇿 touha

🇸🇰 túžba

🇨🇳 渴望 (kěwàng)

🇸🇮 hrepenenje

🇮🇸 þrá

🇰🇿 құмарлық

🇬🇪 მონატრება

🇦🇿 arzu

🇲🇽 antojo

ansia
deseo

Word origin

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.