appetites
word · lemma: appetite
Definition
Appetites are strong desires for food, or sometimes for something else such as experiences or activities.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used for food but often applies to non-food desires, e.g., 'appetites for adventure.' Formal or literary in non-food senses. 'Big appetites' means eating a lot; 'loss of appetite' is common in health talk.
Spanish: apetitos - ganas (de hacer algo)Portuguese (BR): apetites - vontades (de fazer algo)Portuguese (PT): apetites - vontades (de fazer algo)Chinese (Simplified): 食欲 - 欲望（做某事）Chinese (Traditional): 食慾 - 慾望（做某事）Hindi: भूख - इच्छा (कुछ करने की)Arabic: شهيات - رغبات (لفعل شيء)Bengali: ক্ষুধা - আকাঙ্ক্ষাRussian: аппетиты - желанияJapanese: 食欲 - 欲求Vietnamese: cơn thèm ăn - khao khátKorean: 식욕 - 욕구Turkish: iştah - arzuUrdu: بھوک - خواہشIndonesian: nafsu makan - hasrat
Example Sentences
Children often have large appetites after playing outside.
basic
Some medicines can affect people's appetites.
basic
Our appetites grow when we smell delicious food.
basic
Teenagers seem to have endless appetites—they're always hungry!
natural
Travel can open your appetites for new experiences, not just new foods.
natural
Despite the big meal, their appetites weren’t satisfied yet.
natural