appetite

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Noun appetite has 1 sense

appetite, appetency, appetence - a feeling of craving something; "an appetite for life"; "the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible"- Granville Hicks
--₁ is a kind of craving
--₁ has particulars: stomach; sweet tooth

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Term: appetite

Definition:

1. (Noun) A natural desire to eat or drink that is stimulated by hunger; a physical or psychological need for food.

2. (Noun) A strong liking or desire for something.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Physical desire for food

Example Sentence: After a long day of hiking, we sat down to a delicious meal with a ravenous appetite.

Sense 2: Psychological desire for food

Example Sentence: Even though she wasn't hungry, the sight and smell of fresh-baked cookies awakened her appetite.

Sense 3: Strong liking or desire for something

Example Sentence: He had an insatiable appetite for adventure and was always seeking new thrills.

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