Appetite

Pronunciation: /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/

Definitions of appetite

noun a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

Example Sentences

A1 I have a big appetite for pizza.

A2 She lost her appetite after feeling sick.

B1 Eating a healthy breakfast can help control your appetite throughout the day.

B2 His appetite for adventure led him to travel to remote places.

C1 The chef's culinary creations satisfied even the most discerning appetites.

C2 Her insatiable appetite for knowledge drove her to pursue multiple degrees.

Examples of appetite in a Sentence

formal His appetite for knowledge drove him to pursue higher education.

informal I've got a huge appetite today, let's order some pizza!

slang I could eat a horse, that's how big my appetite is right now.

figurative Her appetite for success knows no bounds, she is always striving for more.

Grammatical Forms of appetite

• plural: appetites
• comparative: more appetite
• superlative: most appetite
• present tense: craves
• future tense: will crave
• perfect tense: has craved
• continuous tense: is craving
• singular: appetite
• positive degree: strong appetite
• infinitive: to crave
• gerund: craving
• participle: craved

Origin and Evolution of appetite

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appetite' originated from the Latin word 'appetitus', which means a desire for food or drink.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'appetite' has come to encompass a broader meaning beyond just a desire for food, to include a strong craving or inclination for something in general.