craving

crav-ing · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A powerful desire for something.

  2. 2.

    Present participle of crave.

  3. 3.

    An intense longing or yearning.

Related words

Antonyms: aversion, disgust, repulsion
See also: crave, desire, longing, urge
Synonyms: desire, hunger, longing, urge, yearning

Etymology

From Old English "crafian" (to demand, desire) + "-ing" suffix.