APPETENCY Synonyms
1 hypernym for appetency. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for APPETENCY
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| appetite | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of craving something | ||||||
| craving | noun n | |||||
noun • an intense desire for some particular thing | ||||||
| desire | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state • an inclination to want things • something that is desired verb • feel or have a desire for; want strongly • expect and wish • express a desire for | ||||||
| eagerness | noun n | |||||
noun • a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something • prompt willingness | ||||||
| enthusiasm | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of excitement • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval • a lively interest | ||||||
| hankering | noun n | |||||
noun • a yearning for something or to do something | ||||||
| hunger | noun n | |||||
noun • a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation • strong desire for something (not food or drink) verb • feel the need to eat • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for • be hungry; go without food | ||||||
| inclination | noun n | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||
| itch | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation • a strong restless desire • an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch verb • scrape or rub as if to relieve itching • have or perceive an itch • cause to perceive an itch • have a strong desire or urge to do something | ||||||
| longing | noun n | |||||
noun • prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | ||||||
| passion | noun n | |||||
noun • a strong feeling or emotion • the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion • the trait of being intensely emotional • something that is desired intensely • an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action • a feeling of strong sexual desire • any object of warm affection or devotion | ||||||
| thirst | noun n | |||||
noun • a physiological need to drink • strong desire for something (not food or drink) verb • feel the need to drink • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | ||||||
| urge | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an instinctive motive • a strong restless desire verb • force or impel in an indicated direction • push for something • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||
| yearning | noun n | |||||
noun • prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | ||||||
| zeal | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end • prompt willingness | ||||||
| appetence | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of craving something | ||||||
| compulsion | noun n | |||||
noun • an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid • an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions, even against your will • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||