appetite — a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæpɪtaɪt/
Korean meaning: 식욕, 욕구, 욕망
Korean pronunciation: **애**피타이트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's cooking always gives me an enormous appetite.
- His appetite for gossip is bigger than his appetite for breakfast.
- The CEO has an insatiable appetite for success and profit.
appetite
NOUN//ˈæpɪtaɪt//
a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food
Infinite appetite meets finite plate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'appetitus'에서 유래되었으며, '~을 향해 추구하다'라는 의미의 'appetere'에서 나왔습니다. 마치 음식을 향해 손을 뻗는 것처럼 무언가를 간절히 원하는 마음을 표현합니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's cooking always gives me an enormous appetite.”
“His appetite for gossip is bigger than his appetite for breakfast.”
“The CEO has an insatiable appetite for success and profit.”
“After the dentist visit, I had zero appetite for candy.”
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