Insatiable

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/

Definitions of insatiable

adjective an adjective that describes a person's desire or appetite as impossible to satisfy or fulfill

Example Sentences

A1 She has an insatiable appetite for chocolate.

A2 His insatiable curiosity led him to explore new places.

B1 The insatiable demand for the new smartphone caused long lines at the store.

B2 The insatiable desire for success drove her to work long hours.

C1 His insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to pursue multiple degrees.

C2 The insatiable need for power consumed the corrupt politician.

Examples of insatiable in a Sentence

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

informal He has an insatiable sweet tooth and can never resist dessert.

slang My insatiable craving for pizza is out of control.

figurative The insatiable demand for the new iPhone caused stores to sell out within hours.

Grammatical Forms of insatiable

• past tense: insatiated
• plural: insatiables
• comparative: more insatiable
• superlative: most insatiable
• present tense: insatiates
• future tense: will insatiate
• perfect tense: has insatiated
• continuous tense: is insatiating
• singular: insatiable
• positive degree: insatiable
• infinitive: to insatiate
• gerund: insatiating
• participle: insatiated

Origin and Evolution of insatiable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insatiable' originated from the Latin word 'insatiabilis', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'satiare' meaning 'to satisfy'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'insatiable' has retained its original meaning of 'impossible to satisfy' since its first known use in the 14th century. However, its usage has expanded to describe intense or unquenchable desires beyond just physical hunger or thirst.