noun

appetite

appetite

I have a big appetite.

I have a big appetite.

He has an appetite for adventure.

He has an appetite for adventure.

((an appetite)) desire for food I have a big appetite.

((an appetite for sth.)) a strong desire for (sth.) He has an appetite for adventure.

Synonyms: hunger, craving, desire

Derived from Latin 'appetitus' (desire for), which comes from the verb 'appetere' (to seek after).

Think of an 'appetizer', which is meant to increase your appetite for the main course.

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