appetite

noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A natural desire for food; hunger.

  2. 2.

    A strong desire or liking for something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    whet one's appetite — to stimulate one's interest or desire
  • •
    appetite for destruction — a strong inclination toward harmful or aggressive behavior

Related words

See also: craving, desire, hunger

Etymology

From Old French apetit, from Latin appetitus "desire toward," from appetere "to strive after, long for," from ad- "to" + petere "to seek."