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cravings

 

[ ˈkreɪvɪŋz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food cravings

Intense desires for specific foods, often outside of regular meal times. Cravings can be caused by hormonal changes, nutrient deficiencies, or emotional triggers.

Synonyms

desire, longing, urge

Examples of usage

  • I have a craving for chocolate right now.
  • She experienced intense cravings for pickles during her pregnancy.
Context #2 | Noun

cravings for substances

Strong urges to consume certain substances, such as drugs or alcohol. These cravings can be a symptom of addiction or dependency.

Synonyms

addiction, compulsion, dependency

Examples of usage

  • He struggled with cravings for nicotine after quitting smoking.
  • The cravings for heroin were overwhelming.
Context #3 | Noun

emotional cravings

Intense emotional desires or longings for specific experiences or outcomes. These cravings are often linked to deep emotional needs.

Synonyms

desire, longing, yearning

Examples of usage

  • She had a craving for adventure and new experiences.
  • His craving for love and acceptance drove his behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "cravings" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desejos

🇮🇳 लालसाएं

🇩🇪 Gelüste

🇮🇩 keinginan

🇺🇦 бажання

🇵🇱 pragnienia

🇯🇵 渇望

🇫🇷 envies

🇪🇸 antojos

🇹🇷 istekler

🇰🇷 갈망

🇸🇦 رغبات

🇨🇿 touhy

🇸🇰 túžby

🇨🇳 渴望

🇸🇮 želje

🇮🇸 þrá

🇰🇿 құмарлықтар

🇬🇪 სურვილები

🇦🇿 arzulamaq

🇲🇽 antojos

Etymology

The word "cravings" originates from the verb "crave," which comes from Old English "crafian," meaning "to demand, claim." Over time, the term evolved to represent intense desires or longings, particularly in the context of food or other substances. The concept of cravings has been studied in psychology, nutrition, and addiction research to understand the underlying causes and implications of these strong urges.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,505, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.