craving
word · lemma: crave
/ˈkɹeɪvɪŋ/
/kɹˈeɪvɪŋ/
Definition
A strong desire for something, especially food or a specific experience. You feel like you really need or want it.
Usage & Nuances
'Craving' is mostly informal and often refers to food ('craving chocolate'), but can be used for other strong wants ('craving adventure'). It's usually countable ('a craving'); common collocations include 'pregnancy craving' and 'satisfy a craving'. Not interchangeable with 'desire' in formal contexts.
Spanish: antojo - deseo intensoPortuguese (BR): desejo intenso - vontade fortePortuguese (PT): desejo intenso - vontade súbitaChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 突然的想要（食物等）Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 突然很想（食物等）Hindi: अत्यधिक इच्छा - तड़पArabic: اشتهاء شديد - رغبة قويةBengali: তীব্র আকাঙ্ক্ষা - প্রচণ্ড ইচ্ছাRussian: сильное желание - пристрастиеJapanese: 切望 - 強い欲求Vietnamese: cơn thèm - khao khát mạnh mẽKorean: 갈망 - 강한 욕구Turkish: aşerme - yoğun arzuUrdu: شدید خواہش - تڑپIndonesian: keinginan kuat - ngidam
Example Sentences
She had a craving for ice cream.
basic
He couldn't ignore his craving for pizza.
basic
I have a craving for something sweet.
basic
Suddenly, I got this huge craving for french fries.
natural
Nothing can satisfy this craving except some homemade cake.
natural
People often have strange cravings during pregnancy.
natural