appetite

• Substantiv, das ein natürliches Verlangen oder einen starken Drang bezeichnet, oft nach Nahrung, aber auch nach anderen Bedürfnissen oder Interessen.

A noun referring to a natural desire or craving, often for food, but can also apply to other wants or interests.

1. Desire for foodA2formal

   A natural physical desire to eat, often accompanied by hunger.

   Appetit

   • After the long walk, he had a huge appetite.
   • The spicy food stimulated her appetite.
   • She lost her appetite due to the illness.

   Synonymecravinghungerpalaterelishstomachtastevoracity

2. Strong desire or cravingB2formal

   A strong wish or urge for something, not necessarily food.

   Starkes Verlangen

   • He has an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
   • The young artist had a great appetite for adventure.
   • Her appetite for success drove her to work harder.

   Synonymecravingdesireeagernesshankeringhungerlongingpassionthirsturgeyearning

   Antonymeaversiondisgustdistasteloathingrepulsionrevulsion